Sports in Erie, Pennsylvania
There are numerous sports teams in
McDonald's Classic.[1]
| Club | League | Sport | Venue | Capacity | Founded | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie SeaWolves | EL | Baseball | UPMC Park | 6,000 | 1989 | |
| Erie Otters | OHL | Ice hockey | Erie Insurance Arena | 6,833 | 1996 | 2 (2002, 2017) |
| Erie Express | GDFL | Football | Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium | 10,000 | 2012 | 3 (2010, 2021, 2022) |
| Erie Commodores FC | NPSL | Men's soccer | McConnell Family Stadium
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2,500 | 2012 | |
| Erie Commodores FC | UWS | Women's soccer | McConnell Family Stadium
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2,500 | 2021 | |
| Erie FC | WPSL | Women's soccer | Gus Anderson Field | 4,274 | 2022 |
Baseball
The Erie SeaWolves play baseball in the Eastern League, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. They play at UPMC Park.
The SeaWolves were originally the Single-A affiliate for the
American Association, later joining the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders of the newfound Players' League for the 1890 season. When the Players' League folded in 1891, most members returned to their former National League or American Association clubs. However, Bierbauer never signed a contract to return to the Athletics, and the Alleghenys were determined to sign him before other teams noticed. Ned Hanlon, manager of the Alleghenys, braved the icy conditions of Presque Isle during a snowstorm to commit Bierbauer. When the Athletics learned about this secret deal, they objected to Bierbauer's signing and demanded his return to their club. An official with the American Association also objected to Bierbauer's contract with the Alleghenys, calling their actions "piratical." Yet, the league ruled in favor of the Alleghenys, and they acquired Bierbauer as a free agent. Soon afterward, both players and their fans referred to the team as the "Pittsburgh Pirates." In 1891, the club officially rebranded as the "Pirates," making light of their critics.[2]
In the past, Erie was home to other minor-league baseball teams, including the Erie Cardinals, Erie Orioles, and Erie Sailors.
Hockey
The Erie Otters play hockey in the Ontario Hockey League at Erie Insurance Arena.
John Tavares and Aaron Ekblad.[5]
Before the Otters, the Erie Panthers and Erie Blades were professional hockey teams based in Erie.
Basketball
The Erie BayHawks played basketball in the NBA G League at Erie Insurance Arena from 2008 to 2021.
The
Erie Hurricane played at East High School in the Premier Basketball League
from 2013 to 2015.
From 1990 to 1992 the Erie Wave was part of the World Basketball League.
Soccer
Erie Commodores FC play soccer in the National Premier Soccer League at McConnell Family Stadium.
Stock car racing
Outside of North East, Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Speedway, a 3/8 mile (0.6 km) NASCAR sanctioned race track.
Hammett PA is Eriez Speedway, a 3/8 mile dirt track
Professional athletes from Erie
- Sig Andrusking, American football player
- Richard Arrington, consensus All-American football player and wrestler at Notre Dame, pioneering African-American athlete
- National Championshipwinner in both football and wrestling, pioneering African-American athlete
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Lou Bierbauer, 19th-century Major League Baseball player
- Super Bowl MVP, Pro Football Hall of Fame
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- James Conner, professional football player, Arizona Cardinals
- Clifton Crosby, professional football player, Indianapolis Colts
- Tim Federowicz, professional baseball player, Los Angeles Dodgers
- George Flint, professional football player, Buffalo Bills
- Eric Hicks, professional football player, Kansas City Chiefs
- Sam Jethroe, Negro league and Major League baseball player from 1926 to 1966
- Jovon Johnson, professional football player, Ottawa Redblacks, CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award
- Caryn Kadavy, figure skater, 1987 World Bronze Medalist, 1988 Olympian
- Tom Lawless, professional baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos
- Frank Liebel, professional football defensive back in the National Football League who played 7 seasons for the New York Giants and 1 with the Chicago Bears
- Kayla McBride, professional basketball player, San Antonio Stars, first-team All-American for Notre Dame; was a member of the senior class that reached four Final Fours in four years, including three championship games
- Mike McCoy, professional football player, Green Bay Packers, unanimous first-team All-American for Notre Dame and 1969 Heisman Trophy candidate
- Bob Sanders, professional football player, Indianapolis Colts
- Brian Stablein, professional football player, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions
- Mark Stepnoski, professional football player, Dallas Cowboys and Houston/Tennessee Oilers
- Ed Hinkel, professional football player, Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens
References
- ^ Webb, Dennis. "Erie Host's McDonald's Classic". Blogger News. Retrieved 2007-05-25.
- ^ Why is our baseball team called the Pirates? Pittsburgh City Paper, August 14, 2003.
- ^ NHL Central Scouting's 2015 final rankings, National Hockey League, April 8, 2015
- ^ Strang, Katie (26 June 2015). "Highly touted prospect Connor McDavid goes No. 1 overall to Oilers". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ "Connor McDavid granted exceptional status, now eligible for OHL draft". National Post. March 21, 2012. Archived from the original on January 18, 2015.
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