California League Releases 75th Anniversary Logos

February 5, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release

San Jose, CA- The California League released logos today to commemorate its 75th Anniversary. The logo focuses on the league's Diamond Anniversary and will be used throughout the season, including the inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Lake Elsinore at the 2016 California-Carolina League All-Star game on June 21. The league has also created a special San Jose Giants logo to celebrate the 75th Anniversary.

The San Jose Giants unique California League 75th Anniversary logo will be featured as a commemorative patch on the team's primary hat. These hats will be worn by players on the field as well as available for purchase in the San Jose Giants Dugout Store.

Founded in 1941, the California League has produced 19 Hall of Famers, 16 MVP winners, 19 Cy Young recipients and 32 Rookie of the Year awards. Over 2,600 former California League players have reached the major leagues, 309 of which have come from San Jose, more than any other franchise in league history. George Brett, member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and 1972 San Jose Bees, will represent the San Jose franchise in the inaugural Hall of Fame Class. The history of baseball in San Jose is as follows:

1941 California League Inaugural Season

1942 San Jose Owls (Independent)

1947-1955 San Jose Red Sox (Red Sox)

1956-1957 San Jose JoSox (Independent 1956, Pirates 1957)

1958 San Jose Pirates (Pirates)

1962-1976 San Jose Bees (Angels 1962-1969, Royals 1970-1974, Indians 1975-1976)

1977-1981 San Jose Missions (Mariners 1979-1980, Co-Op 1981)

1982 San Jose Expos (Expos)

1983-1987 San Jose Bees (Orioles 1983, Independent 1984-1987)

1988-present San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants)

The San Jose Giants will honor George Brett during a home game this season with several promotions planned surrounding the night. Be sure to visit sjgiants.com in the coming weeks for the entire action packed 2016 promotional schedule.

The San Jose Giants 2016 season begins Thursday, April 7 at Municipal Stadium against the Lancaster JetHawks. Ticket packages are on sale now. For more information, visit sjgiants.com or call (408) 297-1435.

San Jose Giants California League 75th Anniversary Logo

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