Plattsburgh Thunderbirds
| Plattsburgh Thunderbirds | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Empire Professional Baseball League |
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Ballpark | Chip Cummings Field |
| Founded | 2017 |
| League championships | 2017, 2019 |
| Colors | Black, red, gold, white |
| Manager | Selwyn Young |
| Website | http://plattsburghthunderbirds.com/ |
The Plattsburgh Thunderbirds are an independent American professional baseball team based in Plattsburgh, New York. They play in the Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.
History
In November 2016, the Plattsburgh Redbirds joined the Empire Professional Baseball League. They play at Chip Cummings Field, on the campus of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.[1] The Redbirds' name is a play on words with SUNY Plattsburgh's mascot, the Cardinals. In March 2019, the team was renamed the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds.[2]
External links
References
- ^ "Empire League announces new franchise in Plattsburgh, New York". Retrieved 2016-11-18.
- ^ "Plattsburgh Announces the New Team name".