Bristol Twins
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ClassClass-D
Previous leagues
Appalachian LeaguePrevious teams
- New York Yankees (1954–1955)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (1952–1953)
- New York Giants (1942–1951)
League titles 2 (1942, 1950)
| Bristol Twins | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class-D |
Previous leagues | Appalachian League |
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| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | 2 (1942, 1950) |
| Team data | |
| Ballpark | Shaw Stadium |
The Bristol Twins were a Minor League Baseball team located in Bristol, Virginia, that operated in the Class D Appalachian League between the 1940 and 1955 seasons.[1]
During their history, Twins were an affiliate team of the New York Giants (1942–1951), Pittsburgh Pirates (1952–1953) and New York Yankees (1954–1955). The team played their home games at Shaw Stadium.[2]
In its sixteen seasons of existence, the Bristol Twins advanced to the playoffs series at total of fourteen times, winning the championship in 1942 and 1950.
The Twins played at Shaw Stadium, located at 1501 Euclid Street, on Gate City Highway. The ballpark had a capacity of 3,500. The site is now a factory.[3]
Notable alumni
- Billy Gardner (1945)
- Art Fowler (1944)
- Charlie Fox (1942, 1947)
- Ron Necciai (1952)
- Bobby Thomson (1942) 3 x MLB All-Star