Crowley Millers

They were affiliated with the Kansas City Athletics in 1956 and 1957.

[2] Crowley, Louisiana, has been a steppingstone for athletes in many sports, but especially baseball.

Gaylon H. White, author of five books about minor league baseball players and their teams, wrote a book about the Crowley Millers, the excitement and the tragedies surrounding many of the players.

[3] One tragic event took place in June 1951, when Andy Strong, playing centerfield for Crowley in a game against the Alexandria Aces at Bringhurst Field, was struck and killed by lightning.

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