The Norfolk Jewels were a minor league baseball team based in Norfolk, Virginia . In 1897 and 1898, the Norfolk Jewels played as members of the Atlantic League in both seasons. The Jewels were immediately preceded by the 1896 Norfolk Braves of the Virginia League .
13-658: The 1896 Norfolk Braves played as a member of the Virginia League , preceding the Jewels in minor league play. The 1987 Norfolk Jewels began play as members of the eight–team, Class A level, Atlantic League . Norfolk joined the Hartford Bluebirds , Lancaster Maroons , Newark Colts , Paterson Silk Weavers , Philadelphia Athletics , Reading Coal Heavers and Richmond Bluebirds in beginning league play on April 26, 1897. The Norfolk Jewels placed 5th in
26-599: A minor league baseball team based in Norfolk, Virginia . In 1897 and 1898, the Norfolk Jewels played as members of the Atlantic League in both seasons. The Jewels were immediately preceded by the 1896 Norfolk Braves of the Virginia League . The 1896 Norfolk Braves played as a member of the Virginia League , preceding the Jewels in minor league play. The 1987 Norfolk Jewels began play as members of
39-491: Is unknown, but newspaper coverage for baseball games there started as early as 1894. Norfolk Jewels players Norfolk Braves The Norfolk Braves were a minor league baseball team based in Norfolk, Virginia in 1896. The Norfolk Braves played as members of the Virginia League . The Braves were immediately preceded in Virginia League play by the 1894 Norfolk "Clam Diggers" and the 1895 Norfolk "Clams" in
52-547: The Lynchburg Hill Climbers , Petersburg Farmers , Richmond Bluebirds , Roanoke Magicians , Staunton Hayseeds /Newport News-Hampton Deckhands teams in 1894 league play. The 1894 Norfolk "Clam Diggers" placed 2nd in the Virginia League final standings. With a record of 66–45, the Clam Diggers played the season under managers James Gill and Camden Sommers. The 1894 Norfolk team was also referred to as
65-413: The "Oystermen." Norfolk finished 3.5 games behind the first place Petersburg Farmers in the final standings. Norfolk continued 1895 Virginia League play, as the "Clams" placed third in the six–team league, with a record of 55–61. The managers were Camden Sommers, A.A. O'Neal, William F. Hoggins, and Pop Tate . The 1895 team was also referred to as the "Crows." Norfolk ended the season 19.0 games behind
78-444: The 1897 Atlantic League standings. The Jewels ended the season with a record of 66–72, playing the season under managers Charlie Schafer and Billy Smith. Norfolk finished 25.5 games behind the 1st place Lancaster Maroons in the final standings. No playoffs were held. In their final season of Atlantic League play, the Jewels finished last. Norfolk ended the 1898 with a record of 47–79 to finish in 8th place. Led by manager Charley Jewell,
91-510: The Jewels finished 35.5 games behind the 1st place Richmond Bluebirds. The Jewels were succeeded in Norfolk by the 1900 Norfolk Phenoms , who resumed minor league play as members of the Virginia League . The name of the home ballpark of the 1897 and 1898 Norfolk Jewels is not directly referenced. Bain Field in Norfolk, was originally called "League Park." The date League Park was constructed
104-407: The eight–team, Class A level, Atlantic League . Norfolk joined the Hartford Bluebirds , Lancaster Maroons , Newark Colts , Paterson Silk Weavers , Philadelphia Athletics , Reading Coal Heavers and Richmond Bluebirds in beginning league play on April 26, 1897. The Norfolk Jewels placed 5th in the 1897 Atlantic League standings. The Jewels ended the season with a record of 66–72, playing
117-484: The era when team nicknames were informal and changed frequently. The Braves were succeeded in Norfolk by the 1987 Norfolk Jewels , who played as members of the Atlantic League . The Norfolk Tides continue minor league play today in Norfolk. The 1896 Norfolk Braves played as a member of the Virginia League , succeeding the Clam Diggers and Clams in Virginia League play. In 1894, the Virginia League began play as an Independent league. The Norfolk Clam Diggers joined
130-477: The first place Richmond Bluebirds in the overall standings, as the Virginia League upgraded to a Class B level league. The Norfolk Braves placed second in the 1896 Class B level Atlantic League. The Braves ended the season with a record of 70–60, playing the season under managers Claude McFarland and W. B Bradley. In the final standings, the Braves finished 3.0 games behind the first place Richmond Blue Birds in
143-471: The home minor league ballpark of the Norfolk teams from 1894 to 1896 is not directly referenced. Norfolk's Bain Field was originally called "League Park" and was in use in the era. When League Park was originally constructed is unknown, however newspaper coverage for baseball games at League Park started as early as 1894. Norfolk Braves players Norfolk Clam Eaters players Norfolk Clams players Norfolk Jewels The Norfolk Jewels were
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#1732800998196156-468: The season under managers Charlie Schafer and Billy Smith. Norfolk finished 25.5 games behind the 1st place Lancaster Maroons in the final standings. No playoffs were held. In their final season of Atlantic League play, the Jewels finished last. Norfolk ended the 1898 with a record of 47–79 to finish in 8th place. Led by manager Charley Jewell, the Jewels finished 35.5 games behind the 1st place Richmond Bluebirds. The Jewels were succeeded in Norfolk by
169-418: The six–team league. The 1896 Atlantic League played three partial seasons, with separate standings and the Braves won one of the partial season standings. The Virginia League did not return to play in 1897 and Norfolk switched leagues. The next season, the Braves were succeeded in Norfolk by the 1897 Norfolk Jewels , who played as members of the eight–team, Class A level, Atlantic League . The name of
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