The Phoenix Firebirds were the minor league baseball team of Phoenix, Arizona, until 1997. The Firebirds played in the Pacific Coast League. They moved to Fresno, California and became known as the Fresno Grizzlies for the 1998 season, when the Phoenix metropolitan area received Major League Baseball in the form of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California County Fresno Government  - Mayor Alan Autry Area  - City 104. ... Categories: Minor league baseball teams | California sports | Baseball stubs ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) formerly known as Bank One Ballpark (1998-2005) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2001 NL Pennants (1) 2001 National League West Division titles (3) 2002...

History

The Firebirds were known as the Phoenix Giants until the 1986 season. They were affiliated with the San Francisco Giants for their entire existence, now a rarity in the minor leagues. The Giants' still have spring training facility in the Phoenix area, but in Scottsdale. 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 (1883-1885) Ballpark AT&T Park (2000–present) a. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Mary Manross Area  - City  184. ...

The Giants first came in 1958 but moved to Tacoma, Washington after the 1959 season. In 1966 the franchise returned to the Phoenix area until their move to Fresno. Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The City of Destiny Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Pierce Government  - Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Area  - City 62. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Nickname: Location in the state of California County Fresno Government  - Mayor Alan Autry Area  - City 104. ...

The Firebirds played their home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium until moving to Scottsdale Stadium upon its reopening in 1992. Their final regular season game in 1997 was played at Phoenix Muni. The team made the 1997 PCL playoffs their final year, which extended their existence by a couple weeks. The Firebirds defeated the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3-0 in the first round but lost the championship series 3 games to 1 to the Edmonton Trappers. Phoenix Municipal Stadium during Spring Training, 2005 Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a baseball field located in Phoenix, Arizona. ... Scottsdale Stadium is a baseball field located in Scottsdale, Arizona. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Colorado Rockies National League AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox AA Tulsa Drillers A Modesto Nuts Asheville Tourists Tri-City Dust Devils R Casper Rockies The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball (Triple A) team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. ...

Championships

The Phoenix Giants won two PCL championships in 1959 and 1977. The franchise never won a championship title under the Firebird name. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ...

The franchise's final game was September 11, 1997, a 7-1 loss handing the Edmonton Trappers the 1997 PCL Championship played at Scottsdale Stadium. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball (Triple A) team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. ... Scottsdale Stadium is a baseball field located in Scottsdale, Arizona. ...

Playoff History

• 1977
  • Championship: Defeated Salt Lake City 3 games to 2
• 1985
  • Division Series: Defeated Hawaii Islanders 3 games to 0
  • Championship: Lost to Vancouver Canadians 3 games to 0
• 1986
  • Division Series: Lost to Las Vegas Stars 3 games to 2
• 1996
  • Division Series: Defeated Las Vegas Stars 3 games to 0
  • Championship: Lost to Edmonton Trappers 3 games to 1
• 1997
  • Division Series: Defeated Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3 games to 0
  • Championship: Lost to Edmonton Trappers 3 games to 1

The Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League (PCL) minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... The Hawaii Islanders was the name of a AAA minor league baseball team based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1961 through 1987. ... League Northwest League Division Western Year founded 2000 Major League affiliation Oakland Athletics Home ballpark Nat Bailey Stadium Previous home ballparks City Vancouver, British Columbia Current uniform colors Red, White, and Blue Previous uniform colors Logo design A block C or script V Division titles 2 (2004,2005) League titles... The Las Vegas 51s (formerly the Las Vegas Stars) is a minor-league baseball team. ... The Las Vegas 51s (formerly the Las Vegas Stars) is a minor-league baseball team. ... The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball (Triple A) team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. ... Colorado Rockies National League AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox AA Tulsa Drillers A Modesto Nuts Asheville Tourists Tri-City Dust Devils R Casper Rockies The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball (Triple A) team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. ...

Alumni

Several Giants alumni like Willie Mays, Bobby Bonds, Matt Williams and Kurt Manwaring were in Phoenix, some in a Firebird uniform. Some of the Phoenix alumni went on to San Francisco, to take part in the Giants' two National League titles (1962 and 1989). Template:Infobox baseball player/alive and well Willie Howard Mays Jr. ... Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1968 to 1981. ... Matt Williams can refer to different people: Matt Williams: a Major League Baseball player Matt Williams: a Rugby Union coach Matt Williams, a television show producer of shows like Roseanne and Home Improvement. ... Kirt Manwaring was born on July 15, 1965 in Elmira, New York is a former Major League baseball catcher who played for the San Francisco Giants (1987-1996), Houston Astros (1996), and the Colorado Rockies (1997-1999). ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ...

Links

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