Macomb Potters
The Macomb Potters were a minor league baseball franchise based in Macomb, Illinois. From 1908 to 1910, the Potters played exclusively as members of the Class D level Illinois-Missouri League. The Potters hosted exhibition games in Macomb against the Chicago Cubs in both 1909 and 1910, losing both contests. History Minor league baseball was first hosted in Macomb, Illinois in 1908, when the Macomb "Potters" minor league franchise was formed. On March 24, 1908, a public meeting was held to gain support and structure a minor league team in Macomb. At the meeting, the "Potters' moniker was suggested by resident Harry Grigsby, as the name reflected a prevailing local industry. The "Potters" moniker was adopted. The Macomb Potters then became charter members of the Class D Illinois-Missouri League after local baseball enthusiasts and fans raised funds to start the team, hire a team manager and pay players. Macomb joined the Canton Chinks, Galesburg Hornets, Hannibal Cannibals, Hav ...
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