Franklin Millionaires
The Franklin Millionaires were a minor league baseball team based in Franklin, Pennsylvania. In 1907 and 1908, the Millionaires played as members of the Class D (baseball), Class D level Interstate League. Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe McCarthy (manager), Joe McCarthy played for the 1907 Franklin Millionaires. History The Franklin "Millionaires" were preceded in minor league play by the 1895 Franklin "Braves" team who won the championship of the Class C (baseball), Class C level Iron and Oil League in the one season of league play. In 1907, Franklin resumed minor league play, with the Franklin "Millionaires" becoming members of the eight–team Class D (baseball), Class D level Interstate League. The Bradford Drillers, DuBois Miners, Erie Fishermen, Kane Mountaineers, Oil City Cubs, Olean Refiners and Punxsutawney Policemen teams joined Franklin in beginning league play on May 15, 1907. Franklin and the other Interstate League teams had a salary cap of $750 per month. The leagu ...
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