11 Facts About Lancaster Barnstormers

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Lancaster Barnstormers are an American professional baseball team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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The Lancaster Barnstormers have played their home games at Clipper Magazine Stadium in the city's Northwest Corridor since 2005.

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An all-African-American team called the Lancaster Barnstormers Giants followed in 1887, and many Lancastrians supported the team despite the social pressure of the day.

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The Lancaster Barnstormers' were set to begin competition in 2005 at the newly built Clipper Magazine Stadium.

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5.

The Lancaster Barnstormers played in the 2012 Atlantic League Championship Series but were ultimately defeated by the Long Island Ducks in Game 5.

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6.

In 2008, the Lancaster Barnstormers were coached by Von Hayes, a former teammate of Herr from the 1989 and 1990 Philadelphia Phillies.

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7.

Lancaster Barnstormers were originally owned by Opening Day Partners, a company that specializes in baseball club and stadium operations.

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8.

In 2011, the Lancaster Barnstormers substituted black for navy blue and unveiled three agriculture-themed alternate logos: a hex sign, a weather vane, and the barn-planked "LB" initials.

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9.

The Lancaster Barnstormers wear red belts, socks, and undershirts with all uniforms.

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10.

Every Lancaster Barnstormers game was broadcast on WLAN and WPDC by Dave Collins, their announcer.

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11.

Lancaster Barnstormers' mascot is an anthropomorphic, red cow named Cylo.

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