Plattsburgh Thunderbirds

The Plattsburgh Thunderbirds, previously known as the Plattsburgh Redbirds, are an independent American professional baseball team based in Plattsburgh, New York. They play in the Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

Plattsburgh Thunderbirds
Information
LeagueEmpire Professional Baseball League
LocationPlattsburgh, New York
BallparkChip Cummings Field
Year founded2017
League championships2017, 2019
ColorsBlack, red, gold, white
       
ManagerSelwyn Young
General ManagerJoshua Velasquez
Websitehttp://plattsburghthunderbirds.com/

History

In November 2016, the Plattsburgh Redbirds joined the Empire Professional Baseball League. They play at Chip Cummings Field, on the campus of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.[1] The Redbirds' name was a play on words with SUNY Plattsburgh's mascot, the Cardinals. In March 2019, the team was renamed the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds.[2]

References
  1. "Empire League announces new franchise in Plattsburgh, New York". Retrieved 2016-11-18.
  2. "Plattsburgh Announces the New Team name".
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