The Anderson Rangers was the final name of a minor league baseball team, located in Anderson, South Carolina, in the early 1970s. The club was a member of the Class A Western Carolinas League and played its home games at Anderson Memorial Stadium.
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Previous leagues | Western Carolinas League |
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| League titles (0) | None |
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The team began in 1970 as the Anderson Senators and were affiliated with the Washington Senators through the 1971 season. In 1972, the team became the Anderson Giants after becoming an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. However the following season, the club became an affiliate with the Detroit Tigers and changed their name once again to the Anderson Tigers.
During their final two season in existence, the club became an affiliate of the New York Mets, as the Anderson Mets and finally the Texas Rangers, as the Anderson Rangers.
Year-by-year record
edit| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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| 1970 | 61-69 | 5th | Frank Gable | none |
| 1971 | 55-66 | 4th | Frank Gable / Bill Haywood | none |
| 1972 | 51-81 | 6th | Max Lanier | |
| 1973 | 54-73 | 5th | Len Okrie | |
| 1974 | 61-72 | 5th | Owen Friend | none |
| 1975 | 67-70 | 2nd | Rich Donnelly | none |
Notable Anderson alumni
edit- Jim Clancy (1975) MLB All-Star
- Max Lanier (1972, MGR) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Lee Mazzilli (1974) MLB All-Star
- Rick Waits (1970)