Burlington Rangers
# Burlington Rangers

The Burlington Rangers was the final moniker of the minor league baseball teams based in Burlington, North Carolina between 1942 and 1972. Burington teams played as members of the Bi-State League (1942) and Carolina League (1945-1955; 1958-1972).

Burlington was an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians from 1958 to 1963.

Today, the Burlington Franchise is in the Appalachian League as the Burlington Royals, having begun play in that league in 1986.

## Notable alumni

* Tommie Agee (1962) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1966 AL Rookie of the Year
* Gene Conley (1964) 4 x MLB All Star
* Dick Hall (1952)
* Toby Harrah (1968-1969) 4 x MLB All-Star
* Ron Kline (1952)
* Jack McKeon (1952) Manager: 2003 World Series Champion - Florida Marlins
* Sonny Siebert (1960) 2 x MLB All-Star
* Luis Tiant (1963) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2 x AL ERA Title (1968, 1972)
* John Wockenfuss (1969)
