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Anderson goes with Joes

December 1, 2006 - South Coast League (SCL)
Anderson Joes News Release


ANDERSON, SC -- The fans have spoken, and the Anderson Joes are their choice. The Joes unveiled the team name and logo at an invitational luncheon this afternoon at the Anderson County Arts Center in downtown Anderson. The Joes were one of four finalists voted on by the fans of Anderson in a recent "Name the Team" contest.

The winning design references former big leaguer "Shoeless" Joe Jackson who earned his nickname while playing a ballgame in Anderson, SC. In 1908, Joe was in Anderson and wore a new pair of spikes that had rubbed blisters on his feet, so he wanted to sit out for that game. However, his team was short some players and he had to play. Joe tried to play in the new spikes, but because they hurt his feet, Joe took the spikes off and played in just his socks. He came up to bat, hit a triple, and as he was pulling up at third, an Anderson fan hollered "You shoeless son of a gun you!" The name stuck.

"The name Joes goes beyond the legend of Joe Jackson and pays tribute to the textile leagues and baseball's heritage in the south," said Anderson President and SCL Chief Executive Officer Jamie Toole.

Select team merchandise items are now available, including t-shirts featuring the Anderson Joes new logo. Additional merchandise will be available soon. Season tickets are now on sale for the 2007 inaugural season by contacting the league office at (864) 225-7500, with a $50 deposit required to reserve a seat.

"We are proud to be a part of the Anderson community and look forward to making the Joes an entertaining family experience for all of our fans," said VP of South Carolina Operations Garrett Ball.

The Anderson ballclub will take the field at Anderson Memorial Stadium. Unlike minor league teams that are affiliated, the Independent Anderson franchise will be responsible for scouting, signing and paying their own players. They are one of six charter franchises to begin South Coast League play in May of 2007.

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