1980 WICHITA AEROS TEAM PHOTO - Lee Smith - AAA Chicago Cubs Minor League Team

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1980 WICHITA AEROS TEAM  PHOTO - Lee Smith - AAA Chicago Cubs Minor League Team.  Mint condition.
The Wichita Aeros of the American Association ended the 1980 season with a record of 61 wins and 74 losses, fourth in the league's West Division.
The Aeros scored 655 runs and conceded 718 runs, most in the circuit. Brian Rosinski and Carlos Lezcano paced Wichita with 19 home runs apiece., and Jim Tracy walloped 20 or more as well. Brian Rosinski accounted for 79 RBI. Jim Tracy topped hitters with significant playing time with a .320 average. Manny Seoane and Randy Martz led the team with 8 wins each, while Manny Seoane recorded a 4.3 ERA, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 1980 Wichita Aeros who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Eddie Bane, Miguel Dilone, Keith Drumright, Bill Earley, George Enright, Jesus Figueroa, Dave Geisel, Bill Hayes, Al Javier, Mark Lemongello, Carlos Lezcano, Steve Macko, Randy Martz, Bob Myrick, Mike O'Berry, Karl Pagel, George Riley, Dan Rohn, Manny Seoane, Lee Smith and Jim Tracy.
Jack Hiatt served as manager.