Bridgeport Bluefish were an American minor league baseball team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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14 Facts About Bridgeport Bluefish
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Bridgeport Bluefish was the home of Major Leaguer James "Orator" O'Rourke, who signed the first African-American to play for a professional baseball team in 1895.
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The last affiliated minor league baseball team, the Bridgeport Bluefish Bees, played in the Interstate League and the Colonial League from 1941 to 1950.
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Some former major leaguers who have worn Bridgeport Bluefish jerseys include Endy Chavez, Shea Hillenbrand, Alex Hinshaw, Jose Offerman, Edgardo Alfonzo, Deivi Cruz, Junior Spivey, Quinton McCracken, Antonio Alfonseca, Willy Mo Pena, Joey Gathright, Adam Greenberg, and Mariano Duncan.
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Bridgeport Bluefish won their first league championship in 1999, led by their inaugural manager, and long time major leaguer – Willie Upshaw.
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The Bridgeport Bluefish have won the most games in Atlantic League history.
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The success of the Bridgeport Bluefish led to redevelopment of the South End, including construction of the Arena at Harbor Yard and a multiuse parking garage.
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The Bridgeport Bluefish were purchased by Frank Boulton, who is the owner of the Long Island Ducks and the founder of the Atlantic League.
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Bridgeport Bluefish became the first team in Atlantic League history to record 1,000 victories as a franchise in 2012.
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One day in May 2016, Jennie Finch was a guest manager for the Bridgeport Bluefish, thus becoming the first woman to manage a professional baseball team.
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The "Bridgeport Bluefish" wordmark is centered across the front in navy blue with white outline and teal drop shadow.
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The away jersey is grey with navy blue piping, and the "Bridgeport Bluefish" wordmark centered across the front in navy blue with a white and teal outline.
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The Bridgeport Bluefish have a teal alternate jersey, with navy piping with the "fishhook" wordmark centered across the front.
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On several occasions, the Bridgeport Bluefish had promotional nights in which former baseball players and managers, as well as other celebrities, have been enlisted to serve as guest managers.
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