Cedar Rapids Kernels - Notable alumni: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Kernels - Franchise historyCedar Rapids was awarded a Midwest League franchise in 1962 that was originally called the Red Raiders (1962-1964). After that the team used the name of the major league franchise it affiliated with: the Cardinals (1965-1972), the Astros (1973-1974), the Giants (1975-1979), and the Reds (1980-1992). The team adopted the Kernels nickname after affiliating with the Angels before the 1993 season. It ...
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