Melbourne Monarchs
Baseball team in Melbourne
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The Melbourne Monarchs were one of the foundation members of the original (now defunct) Australian Baseball League.[citation needed]
LocationMelbourne
Founded1989–90
| Melbourne Monarchs | ||||
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| Information | ||||
| League | Australian Baseball League (1989–1999) | |||
| Location | Melbourne | |||
| Ballpark | Melbourne Ballpark | |||
| Founded | 1989–90 | |||
| Folded | 1998–99 | |||
| Nickname | Monarchs | |||
| League championships | 1992–93 | |||
| 1998–99 | ?-? (1st) | |||
| Lost (2–1) in 4 team play off series to finish 3rd | ||||
| Colours | Blue, Red and White | |||
| Current uniforms | ||||
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History
The Monarchs had their licence revoked after the 1990–91 championship following a controversial dispute with Australia Baseball League officials.
The Monarchs were replaced in 1991 by the Melbourne Bushrangers.[1] However the Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs) purchased the Monarchs licence for the 1993 championship. In their first season back the Monarchs defeated Perth Heat 2 games to 0 at Perth's home ground Parry Field to take out the 1993 ABL Championship.
| Season | Finish |
|---|---|
| 1989–90 | 2nd |
| 1990–91 | 8th |
| 1992–93 | 1st |
| 1993–94 | 5th |
| 1994–95 | 7th |
| 1995–96 | 6th |
| 1996–97 | 6th |
| 1997–98 | 1st |
| 1998–99 | 3rd |
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