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Palmyra Mormans
The Palmyra Mormans were a minor league baseball team based in Palmyra (town), New York, Palmyra, New York. In 1897 and 1898, the Mormans played as members of the Class C (baseball), Class C level New York State League (1885–1917), New York State League. In 1905, Palmyra played briefly in the Empire State League (1905–1907), Empire State League before relocating during the season. The nickname corresponds to Palmyra having been home to Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. History The Palmyra "Mormans" (the spelling is also "Mormons" in other references) began play in the six–team, Class C (baseball), Class C level New York State League in 1897. The Auburn Maroons, Batavia Giants, Canandaigua Rustlers, Cortland Hirelings and Lyons teams joined Palmyra in beginning league play on May 12, 1897. The team use of the "Mormans" moniker corresponds to local history. Palmyra was home to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Class C (baseball)
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a professional baseball organization below Major League Baseball (MLB), constituted of teams affiliated with MLB clubs. It was founded on September 5, 1901, in response to the growing dominance of the National League and American League, as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL or NA). Minor League Baseball originated as simply the organization of lower tiers of professional baseball in the United States, comprising clubs that lacked the financial means to compete with the National League and later the American League. The association of minor leagues remained independent throughout the early 20th century, protected by agreements with the major leagues to ensure they were compensated when minor-league players were signed by major-league clubs. Later, Minor League Baseball evolved to be constituted entirely of affiliates of larger clubs, giving young prospects a chance to develop their skills before competing in the major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
