Vincennes Velvets

The franchise became the Vincennes "Citizens," beginning play in 1950 as an affiliate of the St. Louis Browns, before operating as an independent in 1951–1952.

Vincennes was 38.0 games behind the first place Centralia Sterlings in the final regular season standings.

With a 43–74 record under managers Stormy Kromer and Bob Signaigo, Vincennes was last in the six–team Mississippi–Ohio Valley League standings.

On June 7, 1952, the Vincennes Velvets moved to Canton, Illinois, where the franchise became the Canton Citizens The Vincennes/Canton team finished the 1952 season with a 54–70 record and placed sixth in the eight–team Mississippi–Ohio Valley League, finishing 31.5 games behind the first place Danville Dans.

[16][17][18] Beginning in 1950, Vincennes hosted minor league home games at Nehi Park.