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Carnavals players Steve Newell and Larry Parrish played a game at the Stade Municipal de Québec in 1974. Several players from that season would go on to Major League Baseball teams. Hitting an average of .284 with 13 home runs and 77 points, he graduated in September to the Montreal Expos, where he enjoyed a brilliant career.
1972 - 1977

Québec City in the days of professional baseball

In 1971, the adventure of the Quebec Carnavals baseball team began! The team was affiliated with the Montreal Expos, the first Major League Baseball team in Canada. The Carnavals were the Expos’ farm club in the Eastern League. Québec City baseball fans had the opportunity to watch Expos prospects such as Gary Carter and Andre Dawson, future members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, play at the Stade Municipal. Renamed the Metros in 1976, the team left for Memphis after the 1977 season. Did you experience this period when Quebecers got their first taste of professional baseball?

Steve Newell and Larry Parrish

Roland Marcoux Carnavals players Steve Newell and Larry Parrish played a game at the Stade Municipal de Québec in 1974. Several players from that season would go on to Major League Baseball teams. Hitting an average of .284 with 13 home runs and 77 points, he graduated in September to the Montreal Expos, where he enjoyed a brilliant career.
Chronoscope What memories do you have of baseball in Québec City? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Le Soleil Fonds - Date: 1974