Fayetteville Generals

Fayetteville Generals
1987–1996
Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Class-level
  • Single-A (1987–1996)
Minor league affiliations
Major league affiliations
Name
  • Fayetteville Generals (1987-1996)
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Minor league titles
League titles

The Fayetteville Generals were a minor league baseball team located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

They were part of the South Atlantic League between 1987 and 1996. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers throughout their entire existence. Prior to the 1997 season, the Generals were renamed the Cape Fear Crocs. Sports film buffs will recognize the Generals as one of the teams the Durham Bulls played against in the 1988 movie Bull Durham.

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Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1987 65–74 9th Johnny Lipon
1988 62–73 10th Leon Roberts
1989 70–69 6th Gene Roof
1990 82–61 2nd (t) Gene Roof Lost in 1st round
1991 58–79 13th Gerry Groninger
1992 74–67 5th Gerry Groninger
1993 75–66 5th Mark Wagner Lost in 1st round
1994 62–75 10th Dwight Lowry
1995 86–55 1st Dwight Lowry
1996 76–63 5th Dwight Lowry Lost in 1st round

Notable former players

See also

References

Founded in 1987 • Based in Lakewood Township, New Jersey
The Club
Lakewood BlueClaws • Fayetteville Generals • Cape Fear Crocs • History • Fan support • Other developments • Records • Alumni • Roster
Ballparks
Phillies Organization
Important Figures
Retired Numbers
Key Personnel
Manager: Dusty Wathan General Manager: Geoff Brown
South Atlantic League
Championships (3)
North Division
Championships (3)
2006, 2009, 2010
Seasons (9)
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009