Canton hosted 1952 minor league home games at Athletic Park.
On June 7, 1952, the Vincennes Velvets of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League moved to Canton with a 15–15 record.
[1] The Vincennes/Canton team finished in sixth place in the eight–team league, playing under managers Chuck Hawley and Bob Sisk.
With an overall record of 54–70, the Vincennes/Canton team finished 31.5 games behind the first place Danville Dans in the final standings.
[2][3][4][1] Canton players Edward Gilde hit .303 with 90 RBI and McPherson Crum had 12 wins and 119 strikeouts to lead the team in 1952.