Canton Citizens

Preceded in Canton by the Canton Chinks, the Canton Aces came into existence during the 1952 season. On June 7, 1952, the Vincennes Velvets of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League moved to Canton with a 15–15 record. The Canton Chinks had preceded the Canton Citizens decades earlier, playing from 1908 to 1913.^[1] The 1952 Canton team is also reported to as being called the "Aces" in some references.^[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. Canton permanently folded following the 1952 season, as the 1953 Mississippi–Ohio Valley League reduced to six teams.^[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.^[3]

The Canton franchise did not return to the 1953 Mississippi-Ohio Valley League. Canton, Illinois has not hosted another minor league team.^[5][1]

The 1952 Canton Citizens played home games at Canton Athletic Park. The Canton Athletic Park is still in use and is located at 900 First Avenue Canton, Illinois.^[6][7]