Leesburg Athletics

Leesburg Athletics
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
  • Class A (1963–1968)
  • Class D (1937–1962)
LeagueFlorida State League (1937–1968)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (2)
  • 1941
  • 1966
Team data
Previous names
  • Leesburg Athletics (1965–1968)
  • Leesburg Orioles (1960–1961)
  • Leesburg Braves (1956–1957)
  • Leesburg Lakers (1953)
  • Leesburg Packers (1946, 1950–1952)
  • Leesburg Dodgers (1949)
  • Leesburg Pirates (1947–1948)
  • Leesburg Anglers (1938–1941)
  • Leesburg Gondoliers (1937–1938)
Previous parks
Pat Thomas Stadium

The Leesburg Athletics (or the interchangeable A's) was the final name of a professional minor league baseball team, based in Leesburg, Florida from 1965 to 1968. Beginning play in 1937, Leesburg teams played exclusively as members of the Florida State League, winning league championships in 1941 and 1966.

Baseball Hall of Fame member Rollie Fingers played for the 1965 Leesburg Athletics.