| West Frankfort Cardinals | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1947–1950) |
| League | Illinois State League (1947–1948) Mississippi–Ohio Valley League (1949–1950) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | St. Louis Cardinals (1947–1950) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (1) | 1948 |
| Conference titles (1) | 1948 |
| Wild card berths (2) |
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| Team data | |
| Name | West Frankfort Cardinals (1947–1950) |
| Ballpark | Memorial Stadium (1947–1950) |
The West Frankfort Cardinals were an American minor league baseball team based in West Frankfort, Illinois. The West Frankfort Cardinals played as members of the Illinois State League in 1947 to 1948 and the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League in 1949 and 1950, qualifying for the league playoffs twice. The two leagues were the direct predecessors to the Midwest League. West Frankfort was a minor affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals for their duration, while hosting home games at Memorial Stadium.
Baseball Hall of Fame member Earl Weaver played for the 1948 West Frankfort Cardinals in his first professional season.