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Georgia–Alabama League
The Georgia–Alabama League was a minor league baseball league that operated in its two namesake states. The circuit first operated from 1913 to 1917, was revived from 1928 to 1930, then returned to operation for a final time from 1946 through 1951. The league's existence thus spanned some 39 years, but it only fielded teams in 14 seasons. All versions of the Georgia–Alabama League were Class D leagues, the lowest classification in Organized Ball during their years of operation. Sixteen cities fielded teams in the league at one time or another—nine from Alabama and seven from Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. No city was represented in all three of the league's runs. Out of the 14 seasons that the league played, the Georgia teams won eleven titles while the Alabama cities captured only three. Four Georgia teams won two titles each over the league's three eras: Newnan, Georgia, won the first of their two crowns in 1915, then waited some 34 years to collect the second in 1949; Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minor League 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 (baseball), 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 farm team, affiliates of larger clubs, giving young prospects a chance to develop the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anniston Moulders
The Anniston Moulders were a minor league baseball team based in Anniston, Alabama. From 1913 to 1917, the "Moulders" played as members of the Class D level Georgia–Alabama League. The team was immediately preceded by the 1911 and 1912 Anniston "Models," who played as members of the Class D level Southeastern League and the 1904 Anniston team of the independent Tennessee–Alabama League. Anniston won league championships in 1911 and 1917. Baseball Hall of Fame charter member Ty Cobb played for Anniston in 1904, in his first professional season. Today, there are historical plaques in Anniston commemorating his season of play in the city. The Anniston teams hosted home minor league games at the 14th Street Park, known today as Zinn Park. History Early Anniston baseball Anniston first hosted semi–professional teams as early as 1892. In 1892, the Anniston team played a team from Atlanta, Georgia, winning by the score of 3–0 at Atlanta. Anniston was first named in minor league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tri-Cities (AL) Triplets (Georgia–Alabama League)
Tri-Cities most often refers to: *Tri-Cities, Tennessee, United States *Tri-Cities, Washington, United States Tri-City, Tricity or Tri-Cities may also refer to: Populated places Americas Canada *Tri-Cities (British Columbia), consisting of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, located in the north-eastern section of Metro Vancouver * Tri-Cities (Ontario), consisting of Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo United States * In California: ** Tri-Cities in Los Angeles County, California, refers to the Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena area, particularly in the local real estate industry. ** Tri-City, San Diego County, California, Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad ** Tri-City area in the San Francisco Bay Area refers to the three neighboring cities Fremont, Newark, and Union City. * Tri-Cities, Georgia, consisting of College Park, East Point, and Hapeville, all of which are near Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport * Tri-Cities, Illinois, in Kane County, Illino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attalla, Alabama
Attalla is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, the population was 6,048. History The town developed on the area of a former Muscogee people, Muscogee (Creek) village that was important during the Creek War. Most of the Creek people were forced out under the Indian Removal Act of 1830. White European migrants from the coastal areas came into this area to acquire land. The wealthier ones developed cotton plantations based on the labor of enslaved African Americans. Cherokee people had also lived in this area, after being encroached on in Tennessee and western North Carolina. David Brown (translator), David Brown (Cherokee) was assisted by the Rev. D. S. Butterick in preparing the ''Cherokee Spelling Book'' while he lived here. Attalla was not founded until 1870; it was established on land donated by W. C. Hammond, a plantation owner. It was incorporated as a city government on February 5, 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alabama City, Alabama
Alabama City is a former city and now a neighborhood within the city of Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It was equidistant between Gadsden and Attalla, Alabama, approximately 2 1/2 miles west of downtown Gadsden. History Founded by Captain James Madison Elliott, Jr. (1854-1914), it was incorporated by a special act of the state legislature in 1891. William Gardner was appointed the first mayor and the city was divided into 4 wards, represented by aldermen C.A. Clayton, C.F. Norris, R.V. Wilson and Abihu Christopher. At the time, it consisted of about 3,000 acres (roughly 5 square miles) between Little Wills Creek and Black Creek. A post office was established as well, and it had about 50 residents. Captain Elliott's ambitious vision for his new city was to see both neighboring Gadsden and Attalla merging into Alabama City, with intentions of becoming the major industrial hub of Northeast Alabama. In 1895, the city landed its first major factory, a cotton mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadsden Eagles
The Gadsden Eagles were a Minor League Baseball team based in Gadsden, Alabama, that played in the Georgia–Alabama League The Georgia–Alabama League was a minor league baseball league that operated in its two namesake states. The circuit first operated from 1913 to 1917, was revived from 1928 to 1930, then returned to operation for a final time from 1946 through 19 ... from 1928–1929. See also * Gadsden Pilots * Gadsden Steel Makers External linksBaseball Reference Baseball teams established in 1928 Baseball teams disestablished in 1929 Defunct minor league baseball teams Professional baseball teams in Alabama Defunct Georgia-Alabama League teams 1928 establishments in Alabama 1929 disestablishments in Alabama Defunct baseball teams in Alabama {{Alabama-baseball-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadsden Steel Makers
The Gadsden Steel Makers were a Minor League Baseball team based in Gadsden, Alabama, that played in the Southeastern League and Georgia–Alabama League from 1910 to 1914. See also *Gadsden Eagles The Gadsden Eagles were a Minor League Baseball team based in Gadsden, Alabama, that played in the Georgia–Alabama League The Georgia–Alabama League was a minor league baseball league that operated in its two namesake states. The circuit firs ... * Gadsden Pilots External linksBaseball Reference Baseball teams established in 1910 Baseball teams disestablished in 1914 Defunct minor league baseball teams Professional baseball teams in Alabama Defunct Georgia-Alabama League teams Defunct Southeastern League teams 1910 establishments in Alabama 1914 disestablishments in Alabama Defunct baseball teams in Alabama {{Alabama-baseball-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located on the Coosa River about northeast of Birmingham and southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,931. The population was 33,945 at the 2020 census. In the 19th century, Gadsden was Alabama's second-most important center of commerce and industry, trailing only the seaport of Mobile. The two cities were important shipping centers: Gadsden for riverboats and Mobile for international trade. From the late 19th century through the 1980s, Gadsden was a center of heavy industry, including the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Republic Steel. In 1991, following more than a decade of sharp decline in industry, Gadsden was awarded the honor of All-America City by the National Civic League. History The first substantial European-American settlement in the area that developed as Gadsden was a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedartown Braves
Cedartown is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,190. Cedartown is the principal city of the Cedartown micropolitan area, which is included in the Atlanta–Athens-Clarke–Sandy Springs combined statistical area. The Cedartown Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cedartown Waterworks-Woman's Building-Big Spring Park Historic District is also listed along with the Northwest Cedartown Historic District and South Philpot Street Historic District. History Cherokee and Creek Native Americans first inhabited the area known as Cedar Valley. The Cherokee people had established a village there in the 1830s after the Native Americans were forced out on the Trail of Tears. The settlement was named for the red cedar timber near the site. The most famous of these settlers was Asa Prior. According to local legend, the water rights to Big Spring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedartown Sea Cows
The Cedartown Sea Cows were a minor league baseball team based in Cedartown, Georgia. Cedartown teams played as members of the Class D (baseball), Class D level Georgia-Alabama League from 1928 to 1930, winning one league pennant and one league championship. The 1930 team became known as the "Braves." History The Sea Cows were preceded in minor league baseball by the Cedartown Cedars, who played as members of the Class D (baseball), Class D level Georgia State League in the 1921 and 1922 seasons. In 1928, Cedartown resumed minor league play, as the "Sea Cows" were formed and became members of the reformed six-team, Class D level Georgia-Alabama League. The Anniston Nobles, Carrollton Frogs, Gadsden Eagles, Lindale Dragons and Talladega Indians teams joined Cedartown in beginning league play on May 24, 1928. In their first season of Georgia-Alabama League play, the Sea Cows had the best overall record in the league. Cedartown did not qualify for the league playoff, as the league pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
