St. Paul Saints Founded in 1993 Saint Paul, Minnesota

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League affiliations

American Association North Division  Northern League (1993-2005)

Name

St. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006 This article refers to the modern Northern League. For the original incarnations of the Northern League which operated between 1902 and 1971 see Northern League Paul Saints (1993-present)

Team Colors

Black, Blue, Ecru, White (2003 through present) Black, Aubergine, White (1993 through 2002)

Ballpark

Midway Stadium

Championships

League titles: 4 (1993, 1995, 1996, 2004) Division titles: 4 (1997, 2000, 2003, 2006)

Owner(s)/Operated By: Marv Goldklang Mike Veeck Bill Murray

General Manager:

Manager: George Tsamis

Media: '

Website: www.saintsbaseball.com

The St. Midway Stadium is the name of two different Minor league baseball parks in Saint Paul Minnesota, one now demolished and the other still in active use For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an George Tsamis (born June 14 1967 in Campbell California) is a former professional Baseball player who pitched for the Minnesota Twins Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006 Since the 1993 season to the present, the Saints have played their home games at Midway Stadium. Midway Stadium is the name of two different Minor league baseball parks in Saint Paul Minnesota, one now demolished and the other still in active use Founded in 1993, today's Saints were a Northern League team through 2005. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) This article refers to the modern Northern League. For the original incarnations of the Northern League which operated between 1902 and 1971 see Northern League Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 2006 the team was a founding member of the modern American Association. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006

History

The current inception of the St. Paul Saints were formed in 1993 in the Northern League, one of several independent leagues not affiliated with Major League Baseball. This article refers to the modern Northern League. For the original incarnations of the Northern League which operated between 1902 and 1971 see Northern League The Saints are known for promotions that are over-the-top even by the standards of minor league baseball. The principal owner, Mike Veeck, is the son of legendary Major League owner Bill Veeck, who was best-known for outrageous promotions as owner of the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox. William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Comedian and actor Bill Murray is also a part owner. For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an

Despite the considerable naysaying at their inception, the Saints have been one of the most successful teams in the Northern League and all of independent baseball. In 2002-2004, the Saints saw severely reduced attendance, owing partially to renewed interest in the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball, who won the 2002, 2003, and 2004 American League Central Division championships. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in In spite of an initially cool, if not outright hostile, reception the Saints and their Major League neighbor (less than 10 miles away) have worked together for several years in hopes of increasing support for the sport of baseball.

The Saints have figured prominently in the creation of modern independent baseball. They were featured in a couple books ("Rebel Baseball" by Steve Perlstein, 1993; "Slouching Toward Fargo" by Neal Karlen, 1998) and a cable network series ("Baseball, Minnesota," FX Network, 1996-97). Baseball Minnesota was a television documentary on the FX Network. FX (for Fox eXtended is the name of a number of related subscription TV channels owned by News Corporation 's Fox Entertainment Group. Mike Veeck wrote a book that covered the mantra "Fun is Good" (2005) and describes the business approach he has used for many years.

In a tradition started in the team's first year, the Saints pig brings out game balls and receives a snack between innings.

A major factor in the continued success of the Saints in the face of the Twins' presence is the fact that Midway Stadium, the Saints' home field, is an open-air facility; many Twins fans have bemoaned the unfairness of being forced to go indoors to watch a baseball game on a warm Minnesota summer evening. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Another is the love of tailgating by fans in the Twin Cities metropolitan area - the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, situated in the middle of downtown Minneapolis, has little space available for tailgating. In North America, a tailgate party is a Social event held on and around the open Tailgate of a vehicle. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.

On September 29, 2005, the Saints left the Northern League, along with the Lincoln Saltdogs, Sioux City Explorers, and the Sioux Falls Canaries to start the American Association for the 2006 season. The Lincoln Saltdogs are a professional baseball team based in Lincoln Nebraska, in the United States. The Sioux City Explorers are a professional baseball team based in Sioux City Iowa, in the United States. The Sioux Falls Canaries are a professional baseball team based in Sioux Falls South Dakota, in the United States. This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006

St. Paul Saints (1884-1899)

As described in Lee Allen's book, The American League Story (Putnam, 1962), the team began as the Sioux City franchise in a minor league called the Western League. The WL had reorganized itself in November, 1893, with Ban Johnson as President. Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson ( January 5, 1864 &ndash March 28, 1931) was an American executive in Professional baseball Johnson, a Cincinnati-based reporter, had been recommended by his friend Charles Comiskey, former major league star with the St. Louis Browns in the 1880s, who was then managing the Cincinnati Reds. Charles Albert "The Old Roman" Comiskey ( August 15, 1859 &ndash October 26, 1931) was a Major League Baseball player The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events and Trends Technology Development and commercial production of Electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA After the 1894 season, when Comiskey's contract with the Reds was up, he decided to take his chances at ownership. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common He bought the Sioux City team and transferred it to St. Paul, where it enjoyed some success over the next 5 seasons.

In 1900, the Western League changed its name to the American League. Auto racing Major race winners Gordon Bennett Trophy - ( Paris to Lyon) Fernand Charron ( Panhard It was still officially a minor league, a part of the National Agreement and an underling of the National League. The NL actually gave permission to the AL to put a team in Chicago, and on March 21, 1900, Comiskey moved his St. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Paul club to the South Side, where they became the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

St. Paul Saints (1915-1960)

Another team called the Saints played minor league baseball in the American Association from 1915 to 1960. This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Saints finished first in the American Association nine times, and won the Little World Series in 1924. The Junior World Series was the name given to a postseason series between champions of two of the three high- minor baseball leagues modeled on the World Series of Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. During this period, the Saints were a farm club of the Chicago White Sox (1936-1942), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944-1957), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-1960). The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Saints played streetcar home and away double headers with its crosstown rival the Minneapolis Millers. The Minneapolis Millers were an American professional Minor league baseball team that played in Minneapolis Minnesota until 1960 Both Twin Cities teams were folded by Major League Baseball when the Minnesota Twins came to town in 1961. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lexington Park served as the Saints' home stadium for most of those years. Lexington Park was the name of a former Minor league baseball park in St

Current roster

Notable promotions

In an attempt to gain publicity in a metropolitan area that hosts four major pro sports teams and a major college program, the Saints have grabbed headlines numerous times for their unique promotions. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. ^[1]

• In May, 2008, the Saints announced the giveaway of 2,500 bobble foot dolls to celebrate National Tap Dance Day. The dolls, which feature two feet visible beneath the door of a bathroom stall, have been covered in the national news for their reference to Senator Larry Craig, notorious for soliciting sex in a Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport restroom in August of 2007. Larry Edwin Craig (born July 20, 1945) is an American politician from the state of Idaho. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the five-state Upper Midwestern region of Minnesota, Iowa, ^[2]
• In August, 2007, the Saints announced that rubber dog toys would be given out as a jab to the federal dogfighting case involving Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick. The Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation began in April 2007 with a search of property in Surry County, Virginia, owned by Atlanta Falcons football The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26 1980 in Newport News Virginia) is a suspended National Football League (NFL Quarterback under contract ^[3]
• In April 2006, the Saints announced that rubber boats would be given out during a May 27, 2006 game, ostensibly to honor 30th anniversary of the television show The Love Boat. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Love Boat (simply Love Boat in its final season is an American Television series set on a Cruise ship, which However, details of the promotion indicate that it is intended as a jab at the 2005 boat scandal involving the Minnesota Vikings, where several members of the team were allegedly involved in illicit behavior on a private cruise. An alleged sex party occurred on October 6, 2005 on Lake Minnetonka with seventeen key members of the Minnesota Vikings football team including quarterback The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. The promotional rubber boats use the same color as the Vikings uniforms (purple and yellow) and are named Minnetonka Queen (a reference to Lake Minnetonka, where the cruise took place). Lake Minnetonka is a Lake in the US state of Minnesota. Throughout its recorded history the lake has been a Resort destination ^[1]
• In August 2003, the Saints held "Randy Moss Hood Ornament Night", poking fun at the Viking's wide receiver Randy Moss. Randall Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977 in Rand, West Virginia) is an American football Wide receiver for the New Earlier that year, Moss was involved in an incident where he bumped a traffic control officer with his car while he attempted to make a turn. ^[1]
• During the 2002 Major League Baseball labor negotiations, the Saints gave away seat cushions with pictures of commissioner Bud Selig on one side and player's association Executive Director Donald Fehr on the other. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has The Major League Baseball Players Association (or MLBPA) is the union of professional major-league baseball players Donald Fehr (born July 18, 1948) is the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. ^[1]
• In 2002, in response to Selig's controversial decision to end the MLB All-Star Game in a 7-7 tie, the Saints gave out neckties (or "ties") with Bud Selig's image. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League The necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat ^[1]

Fast facts

Founded: 1993 (Northern League inaugural team)

Home ballpark: Midway Stadium (formerly: Municipal Stadium)

Cap Logo design: StP script similar to the St. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) This article refers to the modern Northern League. For the original incarnations of the Northern League which operated between 1902 and 1971 see Northern League Midway Stadium is the name of two different Minor league baseball parks in Saint Paul Minnesota, one now demolished and the other still in active use Louis Cardinals

Uniform colors: Home: Cream with blue "Saints" on front with name(black) and #(blue)on back, Away: Grey with blue "ST. A uniform is a set of standard Clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity PAUL" on front, Alternate/Sunday: Blue jersey with cream "StP" logo on players lower left shoulder and cream number on back.

Uniform design: Saints in script ('93-'02 was similar to original American Association version)

Northern League Champions: 1993, 1995, 1996, 2004

Division Champions (AA North): 2006

Current Mascot: Mudonna

Current Radio Station: 1330 AM WLOL (Relevant Radio)

Current Ball Pig: Boarack Ohama^[4]

Notable Former Saints Players

• Leon "Bull" Durham (1993-1994, formerly with the Chicago Cubs)
• Minnie Miñoso (1993, 2003, former Negro League player)
• Kevin Millar (1993, formerly with the Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox, and currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles)
• Rey Ordoñez (1993, signed by and played for the New York Mets)
• Darryl Motley (1995, formerly with the Kansas City Royals)
• Darryl Strawberry (1996, formerly with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees)
• Jack Morris (1996, formerly with the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins)
• J. D. Drew (1997-1998, signed by the St. Louis Cardinals currently playing for the Boston Red Sox)
• Matt Nokes (1998, formerly with the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees)
• Ila Borders (1997, first woman to pitch in a men's professional baseball league)

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} Rovell, Darren (April 17, 2006). The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common Leon Durham (born July 31, 1957 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 10 seasons The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Kevin Charles Millar (born September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional First baseman who plays for the The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Reynaldo Ordóñez Pereira (born November 11, 1971 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who played "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Darryl DeWayne Motley (born January 21, 1960 in Muskogee Oklahoma) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who played six seasons The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is a former Baseball player who is well-known both for his play on the baseball field and for his controversial "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. David Jonathan "J D" Drew (born November 20 1975 in Valdosta Georgia) is a Major League Baseball Right fielder for the Boston Red Sox The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Matthew Dodge Nokes (born October 31, 1963, in San Diego, California) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher with an The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ila Borders (born February 18, 1975, La Mirada, California, U Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Another last laugh for the St. Paul Saints. ESPN. com. Retrieved on 2006-04-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
2. ^ Minn. team's promotional giveaway features 'bobble foot' in toilet stall (2008-05-22). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
3. ^ Saints Continue to Slide at Home Lose 7-3 (2007-08-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Retrieved on 2008-01-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war.
4. ^ "Boar" ack O"Ham"a Claims St. Paul Saints Pig Name (2008-05-07). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Retrieved on 2008-05-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.

External links

• Official Site
• nlfan.com Saints Guide (Northern League '93-'05)
• aabfan.com Saints Guide (American Association '06-)

League References

• aabfan.com - yearly league standings & awards (American Association)
• nlfan.com - yearly league standings & awards (Northern League)

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