The Gulf Coast League Red Birds were a minor league baseball team, that played in Sarasota, Florida. The GCL Red Birds were a second team established in the Gulf Coast League as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1972-1973. The club played alongside the Cardinals' other affiliate, the Gulf Coast Cardinals. A frequent designated hitter for the Red Birds was Randy Poffo, who would become famous as wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage.
| Gulf Coast League Red Birds | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Rookie |
Previous leagues | Gulf Coast League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Team data | |
| Name | GCL Red Birds |
Season-by-season
edit| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 23-35 | 6th | Julio Gotay | |
| 1973 | 29-27 | 4th | Lee Thomas |