Greenville Spinners
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The Greenville Spinners were a minor league baseball team located in Greenville, South Carolina
.
They played in the Carolina Association from 1908-1912, the South Atlantic League
from 1919-1930, 1946-1950 and 1961-1962, the Palmetto League in 1931 and the Tri-State League
from 1954-1955.
The team had affiliation deals with the Washington Senators
(1939-1941), Chicago White Sox
(1946), Brooklyn Dodgers
(1947-1950) and Los Angeles Dodgers
(1961-1962).
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
.
They played in the Carolina Association from 1908-1912, the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
from 1919-1930, 1946-1950 and 1961-1962, the Palmetto League in 1931 and the Tri-State League
Tri-State League
The Tri-State League was the name of five different circuits in American minor league baseball.-History:The first league of that name played for four years and consisted of teams in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia....
from 1954-1955.
The team had affiliation deals with the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
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(1939-1941), Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
(1946), Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(1947-1950) and Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(1961-1962).