Kinston Eagles (Virginia League)
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The Kinston Eagles were an unaffiliated
Established in 1925, the Eagles played through the 1927 season. The Eagles played in 415 regular season games and compiled a win–loss record of 177–238.
Dozens of men played for the Eagles including Baseball Hall of Fame member Rick Ferrell.
History
Kinston was represented by many excellent amateur clubs since the late nineteenth century, but it was unable to sustain a viable professional team until the mid-1920s.
The Eagles were a
Footnotes
- ^ Dalimonte, David E. "Kinston Has a Rich Tradition in Baseball". Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ Moore, Louis T. (1909). "Eastern Carolina League". In Foster, John B. (ed.). Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. Vol. 34. New York, N.Y.: American Sports Publishing Company. pp. 252–253.
- ^ Anon. (June 15, 1922). "College Coach Is New Manager Local Club; Suggs Quits". Kinston Free Press.
- ^ Anon. (December 16, 1924). "Kinston Takes A Franchise In Virginia League; Plans To Buy Petersburg Players". Kinston Free Press.
- ^ Anon. (February 11, 1925). "Ball Club Given Name of Eagles; Choice Of Heads". Kinston Free Press.
- ^ Anon. (December 12, 1924). "Baseball Club's To Improve Park And Get Manager". Kinston Free Press.
- ^ Chrisman, David F. (1988). The History of the Virginia League. Maverick Publications. ASIN B0006EQIN8.
- ISBN 0-7864-2006-5.
- ISBN 0-934333-38-6.