York Revolution
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| York Revolution Founded in 2007 York, Pennsylvania |
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| Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners | |||
| General Manager: Matt O'Brien | |||
| Manager: Chris Hoiles | |||
| Media: York Daily Record | |||
| Website: www.yorkrevolution.com | |||
The York Revolution is a professional baseball team based in York, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Revolution is a member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2007 season to the present, the Revolution has played its home games at Sovereign Bank Stadium, in the Arch Street neighborhood.
Before the Revolution began play, baseball fans in York had waited 38 years for the return of baseball since the York White Roses folded after the 1969 season. In 2006, Yorkers chose the name Revolution over White Roses in a name-the-team contest.[1] The name "Revolution" refers to York’s colonial past, when the Continental Congress met in York and passed the Articles of Confederation during the Revolutionary War. During the American Revolution, York was one of the first capitals of the United States. [2] Many Yorkers also see the Revolution name to symbolize the city's renaissance efforts.[3]
The York Revolution is also known as "the Revs."
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[edit] History of York baseball
[edit] York White Roses
The York White Roses, also known as the York Pirates in their last two seasons of existence, played from 1884 to 1969. The White Roses were bitter rivals of the Red Roses of the nearby city of Lancaster. Both teams were named after the two factions of England's historic Wars of the Roses.
For more information about the team, see York White Roses.
[edit] A Revolution
York has spent ten years trying to bring professional baseball back to the city. The process looked promising in 2003, until politics halted the project. The new baseball stadium was to be located at Small Athletic Field, on York City School District property, but the district's board voted negatively as they did not believe the ballpark would be the best use of district money and land. For three years, political and financial discussions continued to delay the time York would have a baseball team again. A new site for the stadium was agreed upon in the Arch Street neighborhood, and this time all the pieces fell into place. Other sites that were considered but did not come to fruition were Hoffman Field and Ohio Blenders of PA, Inc.
In April of 2006, the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball formally announced an expanion team for the city of York, Pennsylvania.[4] One of the prominent members of the team's management is Brooks Robinson, who played with the York White Roses and later with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977. The entrance to the team's stadium is called Brooks Robinson Plaza in his honor.[5]
[edit] "The Oriole Way"
With the Baltimore Orioles being the Major League favorite of many Yorkers, the Revolution signed four former Orioles to its coaching staff in December 2006. Chris Hoiles, who batted .262 in 10 seasons (1989-1998) as a catcher with the Orioles, was signed as the team manager. Tippy Martinez, who pitched for 14 seasons (1974-1988) as a reliever with the New York Yankees, the Orioles, and the Minnesota Twins, was signed as the pitching coach. Ryan Minor, Played in parts of four seasons (1998-2001) with the Orioles and the Montreal Expos as well as the first Lancaster Barnstormer to hit a home run, was signed as the hitting and infield coach. Al Bumbry, who batted .281 in 14 seasons (1972-1985) with the Orioles and the San Diego Padres, was signed to be the baserunning and outfield coach as well as the "Community Ambassador."[6]
[edit] Logos and uniforms
The team colors of the York Revolution are Continental navy, brass, silver, and Sergeant's red. The "Revolution" wordmark colored white in script outlined by a navy blue background. The word "York" is incorporated colored brass with two brass stars. The entire wordmark is outlined in silver. Centered below the wordmark is a patriotic-themed bald eagle in navy with red and white detail and silver stars with silver outline. The eagle's left talon clutches a baseball.
The York Revolution wear caps produced by The Game and uniforms by Rawlings. The caps are navy blue throughout with a stylized "Y", colored white with silver shadowing, with an eagle's head clutching a baseball centered above. The entire cap logo is outlined in navy blue and brass. The Revolution wordmark is centered on the back toward the lower edge of the cap. The home jerseys are white with navy blue, silver, and red trim around the collar and the bottom of the sleeves. The home jerseys have a wordmark that pays tribute to the Baltimore Orioles script with cursive serif letters in navy blue outlined in silver. The away jersey is grey with navy blue side and sleeve panels. The "York" wordmark is in navy blue outlined in brass centered between two blue stars. There is also a red alternate jersey that has white side and sleeve panels and has the "Revolution" wordmark that is derived from the primary logo, in white letters on a navy background with brass outline.
During the "War of the Roses", the Revolution wear throwback uniforms of the York White Roses. The White Roses caps are dark grey with a white, Old English "Y" centered on the front. The jerseys are white with grey piping and the "White Roses" wordmark centered on the front, also in dark grey.[7]
The York Revolution jerseys have the distinction of being the only Atlantic League uniform to have the player's last name on the back.[8]
[edit] Season-by-season Records
| York Revolution - 2007 | ||||
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| Season | W - L Record | Winning Percentage | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2007 | 58-68 | .460 | 3rd in South Division | Did not qualify |
| Totals (2007) | 58-68 | .460 | ||
[edit] Tradition
[edit] "War of the Roses"
The South Central Pennsylvania cities of York and Lancaster have a historical rivalry in all sporting events from the high school level to the professional. As both cities are named after the English cities of York and Lancaster, the former Pennsylvania baseball teams were named for the opposing sides of the Wars of the Roses. Just as in the English battles, the York White Roses and the Lancaster Red Roses fought intense baseball matches throughout their existence. With the addition of the York Revolution to the Atlantic League, the team continues the White Roses tradition as they battle the Lancaster Barnstormers for lower Susquehanna supremacy.
With the sound of cannons, the "War of the Roses" was rekindled in April 2007 in the town of Wrightsville, a town on the natural boundary between York and Lancaster counties: the Susquehanna River. The terms of the series include the losing mayor planting a rose garden in front of the winning team's ballpark using the victor's choice of rose, and singing the classic, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", during a game of the winning team. The victor’s banner is also hung above the losing city hall for one week following the clinching game. The Revolution and the Barnstormers both wear throwback uniforms for the entire first "War of the Roses" series of the season, as well as the first game in the remaining "War of the Roses" series during the rest of the season. The York Revolution wear 1955 White Roses uniforms that are auctioned off to the York Rescue Mission following their last home game. The winner of the "War of the Roses" series is presented with the Community Cup.[9] The Barnstormers won the first "War of the Roses" series in the 2007 season, with a record of 10-8.
[edit] Retired numbers
42, Jackie Robinson, retired throughout baseball
[edit] Quick facts
- Current uniform colors: White with Continental navy, silver, and red trim on the collar and sleeves for home games and grey for away games. The home jersey have the word "Revolution" across the front and number on the back. Navy blue hats with the letter "Y" with an eagle's head clutching a baseball in its mouth. There is also a red alternate jersey with the "Revolution" wordmark across the front.
- Current logo design: The "Revolution" wordmark colored white in script outlined by a navy blue background. The word "York" is incorporated colored brass with two brass stars. The entire wordmark is outlined in silver. Centered below the wordmark is a patriotic-themed bald eagle in navy blue with red and white detail and silver stars with silver outline. The eagle's left talon clutches a baseball.
- Current mascot: DownTown (2007-present).
- Current Broadcasters: Darrell Henry, Gary Sutton
- Current Radio Station: WSBA 910 am
[edit] Current roster
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[edit] Radio and television
The official broadcast home of the York Revolution is Newsradio WSBA 910 am. Darrell Henry is the official voice of the York Revolution. Gary Sutton serves as the color commentator for home games and selected games in Lancaster.
[edit] References
- ^ York Baseball Team Name Announcement. York Revolution. Retrieved on July 10, 2006.
- ^ The Straight Dope: York, Pennsylvania: First capital of the United States?. The Straight Dope. Retrieved on August 14, 2006.
- ^ Other Possible References to York's Revolution. York Revolution. Retrieved on July 10, 2006.
- ^ York to Play Ball in 2007. York Revolution. Retrieved on August 2, 2006.
- ^ Brooks Robinson Plaza. York Revolution. Retrieved on August 2, 2006.
- ^ Revolution coaching staff takes on Baltimore flavor. York Daily Record. Retrieved on December 20, 2006.
- ^ "War of the Roses". Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved on April 3, 2007.
- ^ Revs uniforms. York Revolution. Retrieved on May 5, 2007.
- ^ "War of the Roses". York Daily Record. Retrieved on April 6, 2007.
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| Lancaster Barnstormers | Newark Bears | Somerset Patriots | York Revolution | Bridgeport Bluefish | Camden Riversharks | Long Island Ducks | Southern Maryland Blue Crabs |
| Former teams: Aberdeen | Atlantic City | Lehigh Valley | Nashua | Newburgh | Road Warriors | |
| Other Independent Baseball Leagues: American Association | Can-Am | Continental | Frontier | Golden | Northern | United | |
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