Fayetteville Generals
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The Fayetteville Generals were a minor league baseball
team located in Fayetteville, North Carolina
.
They were part of the South Atlantic League
between 1987 and 1996. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers
throughout their entire existence. Prior to the 1997 season, the Generals were renamed the Cape Fear Crocs
. Sports film buffs will recognize the Generals as one of the teams the Durham Bulls
played against in the 1988 movie Bull Durham
.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team located in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a U.S. Army post located northwest of the city....
.
They were part of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
between 1987 and 1996. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
throughout their entire existence. Prior to the 1997 season, the Generals were renamed the Cape Fear Crocs
Cape Fear Crocs
The Cape Fear Crocs were a minor league baseball team in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They were a low-A class team that played in the South Atlantic League, and were a farm team of the Montreal Expos for the franchise’s entire tenure as the Cape Fear Crocs. They played all of their home games at...
. Sports film buffs will recognize the Generals as one of the teams the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
played against in the 1988 movie Bull Durham
Bull Durham
Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy baseball film. It is based upon the minor league experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina....
.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 65–74 | 9th | Johnny Lipon Johnny Lipon John Joseph Lipon was an American Major League Baseball shortstop for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns and Cincinnati Reds over the course of 12 seasons . He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio.... |
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| 1988 | 62–73 | 10th | Leon Roberts Leon Roberts Leon Kauffman Roberts is a former major league outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers , Houston Astros , Seattle Mariners , Texas Rangers , Toronto Blue Jays , and Kansas City Royals... |
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| 1989 | 70–69 | 6th | Gene Roof Gene Roof Eugene Lawrence Roof is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals and Montreal Expos. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1976 amateur draft... |
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| 1990 | 82–61 | 2nd (t) | Gene Roof Gene Roof Eugene Lawrence Roof is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals and Montreal Expos. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1976 amateur draft... |
Lost in 1st round |
| 1991 | 58–79 | 13th | Gerry Groninger | |
| 1992 | 74–67 | 5th | Gerry Groninger | |
| 1993 | 75–66 | 5th | Mark Wagner | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | 62–75 | 10th | Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry, born Dwight Lowery was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Detroit Tigers in 1984, 1986, and 1987, and for the Minnesota Twins in 1988.-Biography:... |
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| 1995 | 86–55 | 1st | Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry, born Dwight Lowery was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Detroit Tigers in 1984, 1986, and 1987, and for the Minnesota Twins in 1988.-Biography:... |
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| 1996 | 76–63 | 5th | Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry Dwight Lowry, born Dwight Lowery was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Detroit Tigers in 1984, 1986, and 1987, and for the Minnesota Twins in 1988.-Biography:... |
Lost in 1st round |
Notable former players
- Gabe KaplerGabe KaplerGabriel "Gabe" Stefan Kapler is an American Major League Baseball outfielder.He has played portions of 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Tampa Bay Rays...
, outfielder
- Travis FrymanTravis FrymanDavid Travis Fryman is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and shortstop, and currently a hitting instructor for the Cleveland Indians farm system...
, infielder