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Lancaster Barnstormers
Founded in 2005
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Team Logo

Cap Insignia
League affiliations
Name
  • Lancaster Barnstormers (2005-present)
Team Colors
  • red, navy blue, khaki
Ballpark
Championships
  • League titles: (1) 2006
  • Division titles: (1) 2006 
Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners
General Manager: Kevin Cummings
Manager: Von Hayes
Media: Intelligencer Journal
Website: www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

The Lancaster Barnstormers are a professional baseball team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Barnstormers are a member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2005 season to the present, the Barnstormers have played their home games at Clipper Magazine Stadium, on the northwestern side of the city. With 8,485 fans attending their 2008 Opening Day, the Barnstormers own the Atlantic League single-game attendance record.[1] The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... , Official name: City of Lancaster Nickname: The Red Rose City Country  United States State  Pennsylvania County Location Penn Square  - coordinates , Highest point  - elevation 368 ft (112 m) Area 7. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or... Clipper Magazine Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that opened on May 11, 2005, with a loss against the Atlantic City Surf. ... Opening Day Partners is a company that owns and/or operates affiliated Minor League and independent baseball teams in the United States. ... Von Francis Hayes (born August 31, 1958 in Stockton, California) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, and California Angels. ... , Official name: City of Lancaster Nickname: The Red Rose City Country  United States State  Pennsylvania County Location Penn Square  - coordinates , Highest point  - elevation 368 ft (112 m) Area 7. ... The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or... Major Leagues redirects here. ... Clipper Magazine Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that opened on May 11, 2005, with a loss against the Atlantic City Surf. ...


The Barnstormers represent all of Lancaster County, though the team plays in the city of Lancaster.[2] The Barnstormers designate many of their home games to honor each of the county's smaller communities.[3] Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...


Baseball fans in Lancaster waited 44 years for the return of baseball since the Lancaster Red Roses folded after the 1961 season. In 2003, Lancastrians chose the name "Barnstormers" over "Red Roses" in a name-the-team contest.[4] The name "Barnstormers" refers to the act of "barnstorming," which means to travel around an area appearing in exhibition sports events, especially baseball games.[5] The "Barnstormers" name was used to describe Lancaster's baseball teams as far back as 1906 by the Lancaster Daily Intelligencer: "There was a crowd of between seven and eight hundred persons out on Friday to see the Lancaster barnstormers play the Philadelphia Giants."[6] The Lancaster Barnstormers' logo was also designed with local history in mind, as the team colors of navy blue, red, and khaki were the same colors used by Lancaster's former team, the Red Roses.[7] The name and logo also reference the numerous farms in the surrounding county, many of which are Amish.[8] The Lancaster Barnstormers are sometimes given the nickname of the "'Stormers." The team management is nicknamed "The Barn." The Lancaster Red Roses was among dozens of semi-professional baseball teams that participated in the Tri-State League in the early 20th century. ... The Boston Royal Giants was a Negro League baseball team in Boston. ... This article is about Old Order Amish, but also refers to other Amish sects. ...

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[edit] History of Lancaster baseball

Clipper Magazine Stadium, current home of the Barnstormers
Clipper Magazine Stadium, current home of the Barnstormers

Image File history File links Clipper3. ... Image File history File links Clipper3. ... Clipper Magazine Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that opened on May 11, 2005, with a loss against the Atlantic City Surf. ...

[edit] The Beginning

Baseball first came to Lancaster County in the 1860s by soldiers returning home from the Civil War. They learned the rules while serving in the military and wanted to continue playing.[9] The very first professional baseball teams in Lancaster were the Lancaster Lancasters and the Lancaster Ironsides. The Lancasters played in the Keystone Association and the Ironsides played in the Eastern League, both starting in 1884. The following season, the Lancasters joined the Eastern League, and the two teams became bitter rivals. They competed against each other for fan support, league affiliation, and money at the gate. At its peak, insults and refusals to play against each other were the norm. The teams finally agreed to play each other at the end of the 1884 season, in which the Ironsides defeated the Lancasters after seven very close games. The Lancasters were the only team to continue play in the next season.[10] Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it now has a team in Ohio. ...


[edit] The 1890s

In the 1894-1895 season, a team called the Lancaster Chicks played in the Keystone Association. An all-Black team called the Lancaster Giants followed in 1887, and many Lancastrians supported the team despite the social pressure of the day. The Giants hosted many exhibition games against the Philadelphia Giants of the Keystone Club.[11]

1958 Lancaster Red Roses
1958 Lancaster Red Roses

Between the years 1896 and 1899, the first team called the Lancaster Maroons played in the original Atlantic League. In 1905, the second inception of the Maroons played in the Tri-State League.[12] Image File history File links RedRoses. ... Image File history File links RedRoses. ... This article refers to the original incarnations of the Atlantic League, which operated between 1896 and 1915. ...


[edit] Lancaster Red Roses

In 1906, the Maroons became the Lancaster Red Roses. As both teams were named for the opposing factions in England's historic Wars of the Roses, the name change infuriated the rival White Roses from the nearby city of York.[13] Lancaster York For other uses, see Wars of the Roses (disambiguation). ... The York White Roses, was the name of a former baseball team in the city of York, Pennsylvania. ...


For more information about the team, see Lancaster Red Roses. The Lancaster Red Roses was among dozens of semi-professional baseball teams that participated in the Tri-State League in the early 20th century. ...


[edit] Lancaster's New Era: The Barnstormers

In 2003, the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball formally announced an expansion franchise for Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In October of that year the team was named the Barnstormers and Lancastrians held their collective breath for the team to sign Tom Herr, a Lancaster native, to be the manager. In November 2004, the Barnstormers announced the signing of Herr as the first team manager.[14] At the press conference, Herr responded, "I have been looking forward to the return of baseball to Lancaster for quite some time. This is almost too good to be true, being able to manage in my hometown." His son, Aaron, was to play with Lancaster until he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals before the start of the Atlantic League season, and allocated to their Class AA affiliate, the Springfield Cardinals, in 2005.[15] The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or... , Official name: City of Lancaster Nickname: The Red Rose City Country  United States State  Pennsylvania County Location Penn Square  - coordinates , Highest point  - elevation 368 ft (112 m) Area 7. ... Thomas Mitchell Herr (born April 4, 1956 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1979 to 1991 for the St. ... Aaron Herr (born March 7, 1981 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is the son of former Major League Baseball player Tom Herr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Class-Level AA Minor League affiliations Texas League North Division Major League affiliation St. ...


The Lancaster Barnstormers' first playing season came in 2005 at the newly-built Clipper Magazine Stadium. On May 11, the Barnstormers lost their first game 4-3 to the Atlantic City Surf, in front of 7,300 fans. They finished the 2005 season with a record of 64 wins and 76 losses. In finishing the first half of the 2006 season with a record of 38-25, the Barnstormers qualified for their first Atlantic League playoff berth. They followed this feat with a second-half win, posting a record of 37-26. After besting division challenger Atlantic City in the first round of the playoffs, the Barnstormers swept the Bridgeport Bluefish on October 1, 2006 for their first ever Atlantic League championship, in only their second season. Pitcher Denny Harriger threw a complete game, breaking a franchise record for consecutive pitches. In doing so, the Barnstormers became the first Atlantic League team in history to sweep their way through both rounds of the playoffs on the way to a title. It was the city of Lancaster’s first professional championship since 1955, when the former Red Roses won the old Piedmont League title. Clipper Magazine Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that opened on May 11, 2005, with a loss against the Atlantic City Surf. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... League affiliations Can-Am League (2007-present) Atlantic League (1998-2006) Name Atlantic City Surf (1998-present) Team Colors Navy, Teal, Purple, White Ballpark Bernie Robbins Stadium Championships League titles: (1) 1998 Division titles: (1) 1998  Owner(s)/Operated By: Mark Schuster & Herman Rovinski General Manager: Brendan Fairfield Manager: Chris... League affiliations Can-Am League (2007-present) Atlantic League (1998-2006) Name Atlantic City Surf (1998-present) Team Colors Navy, Teal, Purple, White Ballpark Bernie Robbins Stadium Championships League titles: (1) 1998 Division titles: (1) 1998  Owner(s)/Operated By: Mark Schuster & Herman Rovinski General Manager: Brendan Fairfield Manager: Chris... The Bridgeport Bluefish are an Atlantic League team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The Barnstormers get heavy coverage in the local newspapers and receive a significant following from Lancaster-area fans, many of whom hail the organization as family-friendly in their planning of events for game nights. Even though some in the Lancaster area have speculated the possibility of the Barnstormers organization becoming a Major League-affiliated club, the nearby affiliated Harrisburg Senators and the Reading Phillies have made it clear that they will not waive their territorial claims over Lancaster.[16] Major Leagues redirects here. ... The Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ... League Eastern League Division Southern Division Year founded 1967 Major League affiliation Philadelphia Phillies Home ballpark FirstEnergy Stadium Previous home ballparks City Reading, Pennsylvania Current uniform colors red, blue Previous uniform colors maroon, white Logo design A white baseball superimposed over a blue baseball diamond. ...


[edit] Logos and uniforms

The team colors of the Lancaster Barnstormers are red, navy blue, and khaki. These were the same colors used by the Red Roses, Lancaster's former professional baseball team, and represent a conscious effort to make a connection between the past and the present of baseball in Lancaster County. The Barnstormers logo consists of a typical red barn outlined in navy blue with a streaking baseball. Unlike most sports logos, the city name is prominently featured rather than the team nickname. Team management decided to emphasize the Lancaster community, so that the whole county could feel a sense of ownership and pride.[17] The Lancaster Red Roses was among dozens of semi-professional baseball teams that participated in the Tri-State League in the early 20th century. ... Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...


The Lancaster Barnstormers uniforms are traditional in design. The primary cap is red throughout with a stylized, cursive "L" colored white, navy blue, and khaki, interwoven with a streaking baseball centered on the front. The Barnstormers wordmark is centered on the back toward the lower edge of the cap. The team also has an alternate navy blue cap. The home jerseys are white with traditional red piping. The cursive "Lancaster" wordmark is prominently displayed on the front of the jersey in red outlined in khaki and navy blue. The away jersey is grey with red piping on the sleeves and the word "Lancaster" in red block letters oulined in navy blue, arched across the front. The Barnstormers wear red belts, socks, and undershirts with all uniforms.


The Lancaster Barnstormers have had three different alternate jerseys throughout their short history. In the 2005 inaugural season, the team wore navy blue alternates with the "Barnstormers" wordmark featured in white with red outline. For the 2006 season, the navy blue alternates were replaced with red, with the "Barnstomers" wordmark featured in navy blue with white outline. Sleeveless, white alternates were introduced for the 2008 season, with the "Barnstormers" wordmark across the front in red outlined in navy blue.


For the "War of the Roses" series, the Barnstormers wear throwback uniforms of the Lancaster Red Roses. The Red Roses caps are navy blue with a white, Old English "L" centered on the front. The jerseys are white with red piping and the Old English "L" centered on the left-side chest, also in red.[18]


[edit] Season-by-season records

Lancaster Barnstormers - 2005 to 2007[19]
Season W - L Record Winning Percentage Finish Playoffs
2005 66-76 .464 3rd in South Division -
2006 74-51 .592 1st in South Division 6-0 (won championship)
2007 57-69 .452 3rd in South Division -
Totals (2005-2007) 197-196 .501 - -
Playoffs 6-0 1.000 - -
Playoff Series 2-0 1.000 - -


  • 1 Atlantic League Championship (2006)

[edit] Tradition

[edit] "War of the Roses"

The South Central Pennsylvania cities of Lancaster and York have a historical rivalry in all sporting events from the high school level to the professional. As both cities are named after the English cities of Lancaster and York, the former Pennsylvania baseball teams were named for the opposing sides of the Wars of the Roses. Just as in the English battles, the Lancaster Red Roses and the York White Roses fought intense baseball matches throughout their existence. With the addition of York to the Atlantic League, the Barnstormers continue the Red Roses tradition as they battle the York Revolution for lower Susquehanna supremacy. South Central Pennsylvania is a region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that includes the fourteen counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, and York. ... , Official name: City of Lancaster Nickname: The Red Rose City Country  United States State  Pennsylvania County Location Penn Square  - coordinates , Highest point  - elevation 368 ft (112 m) Area 7. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Government  - Mayor John Brenner Area  - City  5. ... For other uses, see Lancaster. ... For other uses, see York (disambiguation). ... Lancaster York For other uses, see Wars of the Roses (disambiguation). ... The Lancaster Red Roses was among dozens of semi-professional baseball teams that participated in the Tri-State League in the early 20th century. ... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball South Division Name York Revolution (2007-present) Current uniform Nicknames the Revs Colors Continental navy, brass, silver, Sergeants red Ballpark Sovereign Bank Stadium Championships League titles Division titles Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners Manager: Chris Hoiles General Manager: Matt O... The Susquehanna River (originally Sasquesahanough per the 1612 John Smith map) is a river located in the northeastern United States. ...


With the sound of cannons, the "War of the Roses" was rekindled in April 2007 in the town of Wrightsville, a town on the natural boundary between Lancaster and York counties: the Susquehanna River. The terms of the series include the losing mayor planting a rose garden in front of the winning team's ballpark using the victor's choice of rose, and singing the classic, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", during a game of the winning team. The victor’s banner is also hung above the losing city hall for one week following the clinching game. The Barnstormers and the Revolution both wear throwback uniforms for the entire first "War of the Roses" series of the season, as well as the first game in the remaining "War of the Roses" series during the rest of the season. The Lancaster Barnstormers wear 1958 Red Roses uniforms that are auctioned off to the Water Street Rescue Mission following their last home game. The winner of the "War of the Roses" series is presented with the Community Cup.[20] The Barnstormers won the first "War of the Roses" series in the 2007 season, with a record of 10-8. Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Sex and the City episode, see Take Me Out to the Ballgame (SATC episode). ...


[edit] "Code Red"

During the Lancaster Barnstormers 2006 playoff run, the team management created a new tradition, "Code Red." When a Code Red is called, all team management and loyal fans wear red shirts to support the Barnstormers. It is usually declared for important home games, especially when the team competes against their geographical rival, the York Revolution.[21] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball South Division Name York Revolution (2007-present) Current uniform Nicknames the Revs Colors Continental navy, brass, silver, Sergeants red Ballpark Sovereign Bank Stadium Championships League titles Division titles Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners Manager: Chris Hoiles General Manager: Matt O...


[edit] Hispanic Heritage Night

As the city of Lancaster is home to a large contingent of Puerto Ricans, the Lancaster Barnstormers host a Hispanic Heritage Night celebration once every season in coordination with the city's annual Puerto Rican Festival. In addition to honoring Lancaster's Hispanic community, the Barnstormers team wears special tie-dyed jerseys, the proceeds of which are donated to the Spanish-American Lancaster Sports Association (SALSA) and Play Ball USA.[22][23] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Puerto Rican. ...


[edit] Retired players

  • Ryan Minor hit the first-ever Barnstormers home run on May 17, 2005. He played 142 games in parts of four Major League Baseball seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and Montreal Expos, batting .177 with five home runs and 27 RBI. He is known for replacing Cal Ripken, Jr., when Ripken ended his consecutive games played streak on September, 20 1998. With the Barnstormers, Minor batted .268 with 26 homers, a team best, and 99 RBI, which were second most on the Barnstormers team and tied for third in the league. Before signing with Lancaster for the 2005 season, Minor spent some time with the Newark Bears and the Atlantic City Surf. He finished his career with a lifetime .265 average, 154 homers and 567 RBI.[24] After Ryan Minor retired from professional baseball, he went on to coach the 2006 Road Warriors and the 2007-08 York Revolution.[25]

Ryan Minor (born January 5, 1974), was a right-handed third baseman from 1974 to 1988. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... This article describes the now defunct Canadian baseball team. ... Cal Ripken redirects here. ... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball North Division  Name Newark Bears (1998-present) Team Colors red, black Ballpark Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium Championships League titles: (1) 2002 Division titles: (1) 2001  Owner(s)/Operated By: Marc Berson General Manager: John Brandt Manager: Wayne Krenchicki Media: The Star-Ledger Website... League affiliations Can-Am League (2007-present) Atlantic League (1998-2006) Name Atlantic City Surf (1998-present) Team Colors Navy, Teal, Purple, White Ballpark Bernie Robbins Stadium Championships League titles: (1) 1998 Division titles: (1) 1998  Owner(s)/Operated By: Mark Schuster & Herman Rovinski General Manager: Brendan Fairfield Manager: Chris... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Name Road Warriors (2006-present) Pennsylvania Road Warriors (2002-2004) Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds (1999-2001) Newburgh Black Diamonds (1998)  Team Colors red, black, grey Ballpark   Championships League titles:   Owner(s)/Operated By: Atlantic League General Manager: Manager: Jeff Scott Media:   Website: Road... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball South Division Name York Revolution (2007-present) Current uniform Nicknames the Revs Colors Continental navy, brass, silver, Sergeants red Ballpark Sovereign Bank Stadium Championships League titles Division titles Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners Manager: Chris Hoiles General Manager: Matt O...

[edit] Notable Barnstormers

Von Francis Hayes (born August 31, 1958 in Stockton, California) was a Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, and California Angels. ... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs... League Midwest League Division Eastern Division Year founded 1988 Major League affiliation Arizona Diamondbacks Home ballpark Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium Previous home ballparks City South Bend, Indiana Current uniform colors Previous uniform colors Logo design Division titles League titles 2005 Manager Mark Haley Owner Joe Kernan The South Bend Silver... The Modesto Nuts are a minor league baseball team in Modesto, California, USA. They are a high-A class team in the California League and a farm team of the Colorado Rockies. ... The Midland RockHounds are a minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas. ... The California League is a minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. ... The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. ... 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This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 31 - The new Special Veterans Committee selects seven men for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame: former players Dave Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Hafey, Harry Hooper, Joe Kelley, Rube Marquard, and executive George Weiss. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... The 1975 World Series was between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. ... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Thomas Mitchell Herr (born April 4, 1956 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1979 to 1991 for the St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–85) Other nicknames The Jints, The Gigantes, The G... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... League South Atlantic League Division Northern Division Year founded 1981 Major League affiliation Washington Nationals Home ballpark Municipal Stadium Previous home ballparks {{{previous ballparks}}} City Hagerstown, Maryland Current uniform colors black, orange Previous uniform colors Logo design A baseball wearing a black cap and sunglasses superimposed over an orange sunburst. ... 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[edit] Retired numbers

42, Jackie Robinson, retired throughout baseball Jack Roosevelt Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947. ...


[edit] Quick facts

Current uniform colors: White with red piping for home games and grey for away games. Both with the word "Lancaster" across the front and number on the back. Navy blue hats with the letter "L" with a streaking baseball. There is also a red alternate jersey with the "Barnstomers" wordmark across the front.
Current logo design: The word "Lancaster" in script in white with navy blue and khaki outline superimposed over the peak of a red barn and a streaking baseball with the word "Barnstormers," in red, inside the khaki and navy blue streaks.
Current mascot: Cylo (2005-present).
Current Broadcasters: Radio: Dave Collins
Current Radio Station: Fox Sports Radio 1490 am (WLPA)
Current TV Station: Blue Ridge Cable-11 (select games)

For other uses, see Uniform (disambiguation). ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... Cylo has been the mascot of the Barnstormers since their 2005 inaugural season. ... Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming all day, every day. ...

[edit] Current roster

Lancaster Barnstormers roster
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Active (25-man) roster Coaches
Pitchers
  • 21 Flag of the United States Eric Ackerman
  • 18 Flag of the United States Mark Alexander
  • 37 Flag of the United States Pat Cassa
  • 33 Flag of the United States Ryan Cullen
  • 25 Flag of the Dominican Republic Ricardo Gómez
  • 14 Flag of Cuba Yamel Guevara
  • 34 Flag of the United States Tim McClaskey
  • 16 Flag of the United States Jeff Muessig
  • 28 Flag of the United States Mike Nannini
  • 23 Flag of the United States Nick Renault
  • -- Flag of the Dominican Republic Sendy Rleal
  • 32 Flag of the United States Judd Songster

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  • 27 Flag of the United States Lance Burkhart
  • 31 Flag of the Dominican Republic Manny Mejía
  Infielders
  •  7 Flag of the United States Ian Bladergroen
  • 12 Flag of Venezuela Juan Francia
  • 20 Flag of Puerto Rico Danny González
  • 35 Flag of the United States Vasili Spanos
  • 11 Flag of the United States Lloyd Turner

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  • 24 Flag of the United States Jarred Ball
  •  5 Flag of the United States Jutt Hileman
  • 19 Flag of the United States Brian Stavisky
  • 15 Flag of the United States Michael Woods

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Atlantic League-Record 8,485 Attend Barnstormers' Opening Day. Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on April 26, 2008.
  2. ^ Lancaster Barnstormers unveil logo. Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on June 13, 2006.
  3. ^ Lancaster Barnstormers honor the smaller communities of Lancaster County. Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on June 13, 2007.
  4. ^ Name Chosen for Lancaster's Baseball Team. WGAL. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  5. ^ Definition for "barnstorm". The Free Dictionary. Retrieved on May 1, 2006.
  6. ^ Lancaster's early barnstormers. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on August 18, 2007.
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  8. ^ Lancaster County's Amish. 800 PA Dutch. Retrieved on June 13, 2006.
  9. ^ Baseball Comes to Lancaster. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  10. ^ Lancasters, Ironsides, and Chicks. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  11. ^ Black Baseball in Lancaster. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  12. ^ Lancaster Marooned. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  13. ^ Lancaster's Roses Bloom and Wither. Lancaster County Historical Society. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  14. ^ Barnstormers Make Herr Theirs. FOX23 News. Retrieved on May 6, 2006.
  15. ^ Aaron Herr with the Springfield Cardinals. scout.com. Retrieved on June 13, 2006.
  16. ^ Harrisburg, Reading clubs will not waive Territorial Rights. Ballpark Watch. Retrieved on May 31, 2006. Scroll down to the article starting with "Lancaster New Era"
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  18. ^ "War of the Roses". Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on April 3, 2007.
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  21. ^ 2007 Code Red. Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on December 18, 2006.
  22. ^ Puerto Rican Festival. Lancaster Online. Retrieved on September 18, 2006.
  23. ^ Hispanic Heritage Night at the Clip. Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Retrieved on September 18, 2006.
  24. ^ Ryan Minor. Minor League News. Retrieved on May 30, 2006.
  25. ^ Ryan Minor returns to coach Road Warriors. Atlantic League. Retrieved on October 11, 2006.
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  29. ^ Tom Herr moves to Hagerstown. Washington Post. Retrieved on December 14, 2006.

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Achievements
Preceded by
Somerset Patriots
2005
Atlantic League Champions
Lancaster Barnstormers

2006
Succeeded by
Newark Bears
2007
Achievements
Preceded by
Somerset Patriots
2005
South Division
First & Second Half Champions
Lancaster Barnstormers

2006
Succeeded by
Somerset Patriots
2007