Artesia Dodgers
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The Artesia Dodgers were a minor league baseball team based in Artesia, New Mexico
. They were an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers
during their one season of existence in 1961. They finished 48-78 in the Sophomore League
under manager Spider Jorgensen.
Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States, centered at the intersection of U.S. Route 82 and 285; the two highways serve as the city's Main Street and First Street, respectively...
. They were an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
during their one season of existence in 1961. They finished 48-78 in the Sophomore League
Sophomore League
The Sophomore League was a Class D minor league baseball league that operated from 1958 through 1961. In 1956 and 1957 the league was known as the Southwestern League.- Former :...
under manager Spider Jorgensen.