Gastonia Grizzlies

Gastonia Grizzlies
Information
LeagueCoastal Plain League (West)
LocationGastonia, North Carolina
BallparkSims Legion Park
Founded2002
Folded2020
League championships
  • 2011
  • 2017
ColorsBlack, Gold, White, Purple
       
OwnershipJesse Cole
ManagerCharles Bradley

The Gastonia Grizzlies were a collegiate summer baseball team playing in the Coastal Plain League. The team played its home games at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina, where they were known for their unique promotional events and fireworks shows. It was reported in October 2020 that the team was moving to Spartanburg, South Carolina starting with the 2021 season.[1] The team's new name was announced as the Spartanburgers.[2]

  1. ^ Hughes, Joe (October 22, 2020). "'The roar is gone': Grizzlies bolt south for new name, fresh start". The Gaston Gazette. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Spartanburg Team Name Revealed: It's the "SPARTANBURGERS"". Coastal Plain League (Press release). February 18, 2021.