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20-659: Today, the nickname has been revived by the "Sanford Spinners" amateur collegiate summer baseball team, who have played as members of the Old North State League from 2021 to Present. The Sanford Spinners began minor league play in 1941, when the Spinners became members of the six–team 1941 Class D level Bi-State League . The Danville-Schoolfield Leafs , Leaksville-Draper-Spray Triplets , Martinsville Manufacturers , Mayodan Millers and Mt. Airy Graniteers joined Sanford in league play. The Sanford use of

40-641: The "Spinners" moniker corresponded to local industry in the era. Beginning in 1915, Sanford was home to the Seaboard Milling Company . In their first season of play, the Sanford Spinners won the Bi-State League championship. Sanford finished their first season with a regular season record of 58–54, placing fourth in the six–team Bi-State League standings, playing under manager Zeb Harrington. Sanford finished 7.0 games behind

60-454: The 1942 season, with the onset of World War II . The 1946 Sanford Spinners resumed play and won the league pennant joining a new league. Sanford became charter members of the six–team Class D level Tobacco State League . The Angier-Fuquay Springs Bulls , Clinton Blues , Dunn-Erwin Twins , Smithfield-Selma Leafs and Wilmington Pirates joined Sanford in league play. The Spinners finished

80-501: The 1946 Tobacco State League regular season with a 71–48 record to place first, finishing 0.5 game ahead of the second place Clinton Blues. Playing under managers Gaither Riley and Zeb Harrington, Sanford lost in the first round of the Tobacco State League playoffs as Angier-Fuquay defeated Sanford 4 games to 2. Orville Nesselrode of Sanford led the Tobacco State League with 30 home runs and 150 RBI. Pitcher George Bortz led

100-405: The 1950 Rockingham Eagles won the final Tobacco State League championship. Rockingham finished the regular season with a record of 63–64, to place fourth in the Tobacco State League standings. Playing under managers Jack Bell and Turkey Tyson , Rockingham finished 27.5 games behind the first place Lumberton Auctioneers. The Eagles then swept through the four-team playoffs to win the championship. In

120-605: The Red Springs Red Robins 4 games to 2. In their final season, the 1950 Sanford Spinners advanced to the Tobacco State League finals. With a 90–44 record, the Spinners placed second in the regular season standings, finishing 1.5 games behind first place Lumberton Auctioneers. Led by manager Zeb Harrington, Sanford swept the Red Springs Red Robins in four games. In the finals, the Rockingham Eagles defeated Stanford 4 games to 3. Hoyt Clegg of Sanford led

140-631: The Tobacco State League with 32 home runs and 166 RBI. In 1948, the Sanford Spinners won the Tobacco State League pennant and advanced to the league finals. With an 80–56 record under manager Zeb Harrington, Sanford finished 5.0 games ahead of the second place Wilmington Pirates. In the first round of the playoffs, Sanford defeated the Smithfield-Selma Leafs 4 games to 1. In the finals, the Red Springs Red Robins defeated Sanford 4 games to 1. Orville Nesselrode again led

160-496: The collegiate summer season. These draftees can remain with their collegiate summer team until they sign a professional contract. During the season, players are housed by volunteer host families and bussed to and from road games. The leagues vary greatly in their attendances, quality of play, and ability to attract scouts. The Alaska Baseball League (ABL) and the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) are considered

180-701: The common nickname of these leagues as "wood-bat leagues". Collegiate summer leagues allow college baseball players the ability to compete using professional rules and equipment, giving them experience and allowing professional scouts the opportunity to observe players under such conditions. To find a collegiate summer team, players work with their college coaches and prospective teams' general managers. They report to summer leagues after completing their spring collegiate season with their NCAA , NAIA , NJCAA , CCCAA , and NWAC teams. Some players arrive late due to their college team's postseason play, which sometimes runs into early June. In some cases, players are drafted during

200-399: The corner of Endor (Horner) and Carthage Street in downtown Sanford. Continuing play in the 1949 Tobacco State League, the Spinners placed fourth and qualified for the league playoffs. The Spinners finished the regular season with a record of 71–62 under manager Zeb Harrington and finished 9.0 games behind the first place Dunn-Erwin Twins. Sanford lost in the first round playoff series against

220-550: The finals of the eight–team league. With a record of 62–59, Sanford placed second in the regular season standings, finishing 6.5 games behind the first place Wilson Tobos, playing under manager Frank Rogers. In the first round of the playoffs, Sanford defeated the Burlington Bees 4 games to 1 to advance. In the finals, the Rocky Mount Rocks defeated Sanford 4 games to 1. The Bi–State permanently folded following

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240-642: The first place Leaksville-Draper-Spray Triplets in the final standings. In the playoffs, Stanford won 4 games to 3 over the Martinsville Manufacturers. In the Finals Sanford defeated the Danville-Schoolfield Leafs 4 games to 2 to win the championship. Sanford pitcher Dave Odom led the Bi-State League with both 16 wins and 190 strikeouts. The Sanford Spinners continued play in the 1942 Bi-State League, reaching

260-622: The first round of the playoffs, the Rockingham Eagles defeated the Lumberton Auctioneers four games to two to advance. In the Finals, the Rockingham Eagles defeated the Sanford Spinners four games to three to claim the championship. The Tobacco State League permanently folded following the 1950 season. Rockingham, North Carolina has not hosted another minor league team. The 1950 Rockingham Eagles minor league team

280-730: The league championship in the last season of play for the league. The Rockingham Baseball Park served as home to the Eagles. Rockingham, North Carolina first hosted minor league play in 1950, whet the Rockingham "Eagles" became members of the eight–team Class D level Tobacco State League during the last season of the league. The Clinton Sampson Blues , Dunn-Erwin Twins , Lumberton Auctioneers , Red Springs Red Robins , Sanford Spinners , Smithfield–Selma Leafs and Wilmington Pirates joined Rockingham in beginning Tobacco State League play on April 28, 1950. In their only season of play,

300-402: The league with 193 strikeouts. In 1947, it was reported that L.D. Isenhour, Jr. was president of the Sanford Spinners, with Sam Allen serving as business manager for the franchise. The 1947 Sanford Spinners were Tobacco State League champions. Playing in the eight–team league, Sanford ended the regular season in first place with a 86–39 record under Zeb Harrington, who would manage the team for

320-509: The league with 24 wins. The Tobacco State League permanently folded following the 1950 season. Sanford has not hosted another minor league team. The Sanford Spinners came back on April 6, 2021, and Hosted their first game at Tramway part on July 7, 2021 against the Fayetteville Chutes. The Sanford Spinners teams were noted to have played minor league teams home games at Temple Park . The original ballpark has been torn down and

340-515: The league with 27 home runs and 159 RBI, while hitting .368. Jimmy Wilson of Sanford led the league with 145 runs and 212 hits. Orville Nesselrode had reportedly suffered frostbite in World War II and wasn't considered a major league prospect. Following his playing career, Nesselrode settled in Sanford, North Carolina, opening a service station in 1954. “Hank’s,” service station was located at

360-511: The remainder of its existence. Sanford finished 12.5 games ahead of the second place Lumberton Cubs . In the playoffs, Sanford first defeated the Wilmington Pirates 4 games to 2. The Spinners won the championship by defeating Lumberton 4 games 3 in the finals. Sanford's John McFadden led the league with a 15–5 record and 2.44 ERA. Jimmy Wilson of Sanford, led the league in batting average , hitting .385 and Orville Nesselrode again led

380-521: The two premier collegiate summer leagues. This list is organized by federation. Source: Chicago Suburban Baseball League Rockingham Eagles The Rockingham Eagles were a minor league baseball team based in Rockingham, North Carolina who won the league championship in their only season of play. In 1950, the Eagles played as members of the Class D level Tobacco State League , winning

400-750: Was built as a Works Project Administration project in the 1930s. It was located at McIver Street and Bragg Street, Sanford, North Carolina. Today, Temple Park is still in use as a public park with ballparks. Collegiate summer baseball Collegiate summer baseball leagues are amateur baseball leagues in the United States and Canada featuring players who have attended at least one year of college and have at least one year of athletic eligibility remaining. Generally, they operate from early June to early August. In contrast to college baseball , which allow aluminum or other composite baseball bats , players in these leagues use only wooden bats, hence

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