This article is about the Minor League Baseball team that played from 1948–1992. For the Golden Baseball League team, see Reno Silver Sox (Golden Baseball League).
Minor league baseball team
Reno Silver Sox
1947–1992
Reno, Nevada
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
Class-C (1947–1951)
Class-A (1955–1992)
League
California League (1955–1992)
Previous leagues
Far West League (1950–1951)
Sunset League (1947–1949)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Oakland Athletics (1992)
Minnesota Twins & San Diego Padres (1975–1976)
Cleveland Indians (1966–1974)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1963–1964)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1957–1962)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1956)
New York Giants (1947–1949)
Minor league titles
League titles
SL – 1948
CL – 1960, 1961, 1975, 1976
Team data
Previous names
Reno Silver Sox (1955–1980, 1989–1992)
Reno Padres (1981–1988)
Channel Cities Oilers (1955)
Colors
(1981-1985) Brown Gold White
(1986-1987) Brown Orange White
(1988-1992) Blue Silver White
Ballpark
Moana Stadium
The Reno Silver Sox were a minor league baseball team that existed on and off from 1947 to 1992. The team name is derived from the nickname of Nevada, the "Silver State". There was another baseball team known as the Reno Silver Sox who played in the Golden Baseball League. From part of the 1955 season to 1992, they played their home games at Moana Stadium. The 1961 Silver Sox were recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time.[1]
^"Top 100 Teams". MiLB.com. 2001. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
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