Thomson Orioles
The Thomson Orioles were a minor league baseball team based in Thomson, Georgia in 1956. The Thomson Orioles were members of the Class D level Georgia State League. The Thomson Orioles were a minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.
| Thomson Orioles 1956 Thomson, Georgia | |
| Minor league affiliations | |
|---|---|
| Class | Class D (1956) |
| League | Georgia State League (1956) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | Baltimore Orioles (1956) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Wild card berths (1) | 1956 |
| Team data | |
| Name | Thomson Orioles (1956) |
| Ballpark | The Brickyard (1956) |
History
The 1956 Thomson Orioles were the first minor league baseball team in Thompson Georgia. Thompson played the 1956 season as members of the six–team the Class D Georgia State League, which turned out to be the league's final season. The Thomson Orioles were an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Thomson joined the Douglas Reds, Dublin Irish, Hazlehurst-Baxley Tigers, Sandersville Giants and Vidalia Indians in league play.[1]
The 1956 Thomson Orioles placed 4th in the Georgia State League final standings and qualified for the playoffs. Thomson finished the season with a 61–59 record, playing under managers Enid Drake and Barney Lutz. In the 1956 playoffs, the Sandersville Giants defeated Thomson 3 games to 2 in a first-round series. The Thomson Orioles season home attendance at The Brickyard was 40,849, an average of 681 per game.[2][3]
The Georgia State League folded after the 1956 season. Thomson, Georgia has not hosted another minor league team.[2][3]
The ballpark
The Thomson Orioles minor league team played home games at The Brickyard. The ballpark is still in use and home to Thomson High School athletic teams. The Brickyard stadium is located at 612 Main Street Thomson, Georgia.[4][5]
Timeline
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1 | Thomson Orioles | Class D | Georgia State League | Baltimore Orioles |
Year–by–year records
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 61–59 | 4th | Enid Drake / Barney Lutz | Lost in 1st round |
Notable alumni
- Lloyd Brown (1956)
- Fred Hofmann (1956)
- Roger Marquis (1956)
See also
Thomson Orioles players
References
- "1956 Georgia State League".
- "1956 Thomson Orioles Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
- "1956 Thomson Orioles Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- "The Brickyard (City Park) - Thomson Georgia - Former Home of the Thomson Orioles". digitalballparks.com. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
- "Events | Thomson High School". ths.mcduffie.k12.ga.us. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
See also
Thomson Orioles players