Franklin (minor league baseball)

The Franklin, New Hampshire team began play in the 1907 New Hampshire State League.^[1] The 1907 Class D level, eight–team league began play on May 11, 1907. During the 1907 season, the New Hampshire State League folded four teams, Franklin included.^[2] A meeting was held on June 17, 1907, where the league was restructured and changed its name to the Vermont State League, beginning play July 2, 1907.^[3] Franklin did not play in the new league, having already folded.^[4][5]

Franklin played the partial 1907 season under managers Barney McLaughlin and O'Brien.^[6] The final standings for the New Hampshire State League include Franklin as one of the four franchises who did not play the complete season, with Franklin folding after compiling a record of 5–7. The standings through June 29, 1907, were Barre-Montpelier Intercities 19–6, Burlington Burlingtons 13–12, West Manchester 11–12 and Laconia/Plattsburgh Brewers 8–14. The four teams that folded were East Manchester 7–7, Franklin 5–7, Nashua 3–3 and Concord 2–7.^[7][6][2]

Franklin, New Hampshire has not hosted another minor league team.^[8]

The name and location of the 1907 Franklin home minor league ballpark is not directly referenced. It is noted the ballpark had field dimensions of 330–390–330.^[9] Odell Park was in use as a public park in the era, located along the Winnipesaukee River. Numerous Indian artifacts were uncovered during the building of ballfields in Odell Park. Odell Park is still a public park with ballfields, located at 125 Memorial Street, Franklin, New Hampshire.^{[10][11][12][13]}