Adirondack Lumberjacks
The Adirondack Lumberjacks were an independent professional baseball team based in Glens Falls, New York. The team moved to Bangor, Maine and became the Bangor Lumberjacks following the 2002 season. The team won the inaugural 1995 Northeast League Championship and the 2000 Northern League Championship.
| Adirondack Lumberjacks | |
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| League | Northern League (1999–2002) |
| Location | Glens Falls, New York |
| Ballpark | East Field |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Year folded | 2002 |
| League championships | 1995, 2000 |
| Former league(s) | Northeast League (1995–1998) |
| Colors | Black & Forest Green |
| Media | The Post-Star |
Results
Regular season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Percentage | First Half | Second Half | Home | Road | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 69 | 42 | 27 | .609 | — | — | 3rd | ||
| 1996 | 80 | 30 | 50 | .375 | — | — | 5th | ||
| 1997 | 83 | 45 | 38 | .542 | — | — | 3rd, North Division | ||
| 1998 | 84 | 34 | 50 | .405 | 15-27 | 19-23 | 4th/4th, North Division | ||
| 1999 | 86 | 43 | 43 | .500 | 22-21 | 21-22 | 1st/3rd, North Division | ||
| 2000 | 85 | 48 | 37 | .565 | 27-15 | 21-22 | 1st/4th, North Division | ||
| 2001 | 89 | 37 | 52 | .416 | 17-28 | 20-24 | 3rd/2nd, North Division | ||
| 2002 | 90 | 52 | 38 | .578 | 24-21 | 28-17 | 2nd/1st, North Division | ||
| Totals | 666 | 331 | 335 | .497 | — | — | — |
Postseason
| Season | First Round | East Divisional Championship | Northeast League Championship | Northern League Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | W, 1-0, Mohawk Valley Landsharks | — | W, 2-1 Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs | — |
| 1996 | Did Not Make Playoffs | |||
| 1997 | Did Not Make Playoffs | |||
| 1998 | Did Not Make Playoffs | |||
| 1999 | L, 0-3, Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs | — | — | — |
| 2000 | W, 3-1, Les Capitales de Québec | W, 3-1, Elmira Pioneers | — | W, 3-0, Duluth–Superior Dukes |
| 2001 | Did Not Make Playoffs | |||
| 2002 | W, 3-2, Les Capitales de Québec | L, 2-3, New Jersey Jackals | — | — |
History
1995
The Lumberjacks along with the Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs, Mohawk Valley Land Sharks, Newburgh Night Hawks, Sullivan Mountain Lions, and the Yonkers Hoot Owls form the Northeast League. In their first season they posted a record of 42 victories and 27 defeats under manager Dave LaPoint and earned a playoff berth via the wild card. In the one game wild card playoff the Jacks defeated the Mohawk Valley Land Sharks 8-3 to move onto the Championship Series against their Northway Rivals, the Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs.[1]
The Lumberjacks first beat the Diamond Dogs, 11-1, and lost at home, 7-5. They won the decisive third match 8-5, to win the inaugural Northeast League Championship. Third baseman Bo Durkac received Most Valuable Player Honors, and was signed to a minor league contract with the new Arizona Diamondbacks franchise in the off season.[2]
See also
References
- 1996 Adirondack Lumberjacks Souvenir Program: "1995 in Review" (Glens Falls: 1996) 13.
- Lumberjacks Dug Out: "July 25, 1996" (Glens Falls: 1996) 1.
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by First |
Northeast League Champions Adirondack Lumberjacks 1995 |
Succeeded by Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs 1996 |
| Preceded by Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs 1999 |
Northern League Champions Adirondack Lumberjacks 2000 |
Succeeded by New Jersey Jackals 2001 |