The Dothan Phillies (also known as the Cardinals, Rebels, Browns and Boll Weevils) were a Minor League Baseball team that represented the city of Dothan, Alabama. They played in the Alabama–Florida League, Alabama State League and Georgia–Florida League from 1936 to 1942 and 1946–1962. A previous team played in Dothan as a member of the Dixie League from 1915 to 1917.
The ballpark
Dothan teams played at Baker Field, City Park, Stadium Park, Jill Alexander Miracle Field and the Wiregrass Memorial Stadium.[1]
Notable alumni
- Phil Gagliano (1960)
- Mike Marshall (1961) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1974 NL Cy Young Award
- Lance Richbourg (1917)
- Zack Taylor (1917)
References
- ^ "Dothan, Alabama Minor League City Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
External links
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