Tombstone
Born: 1997 – The Memphis Chicks relocate to Jackson, TN
Re-branding Announced: September 6, 2010 (Jackson Generals)1Shields, Brandon. “Jaxx changing name to Jackson Generals”. The Sun (Jackson, TN), September 7, 2010
First Game: April 2, 1998 (W 6-4 @ Jacksonville Suns)
Last Game: September 12, 2010 (L 5-2 @ Tennessee Smokies)
Southern League Champions: 2000
Stadium
Pringles Park (6,000)22000 Southern League Yearbook
Opened: 1998
Dimensions (2000): Left: 310′, Center: 395′, Right: 320′
Marketing
Radio:
- 1999-2000: WNWS (101.5 FM)
Radio Broadcasters:
- 1999-2000: Matt Park
Mascots:
- 1998-????: Jaxx (the Anthropomorphic Baseball)
- 2002-2003: Gem Dandy (the Miner)
- 2004-2010: Ribbee (the Bear)
Ownership & Affiliation
Owners:
- 1998-2002: David Hersh, et al.
- 2003-2007: Bob Lozinak
- 2008-2010: Reese Smith & David Freeman
Major League Affiliations:
- 1998-2006: Chicago Cubs
- 2007-2010: Seattle Mariners
Attendance
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Sources:
- The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (3rd ed.), Lloyd Johnson & Miles Wolff, 2007 (1998-2006 figures)
- 2008 Baseball America Almanac (2007 figures)
- 2009 Baseball America Almanac (2008 figures)
- 2010 Baseball America Almanac (2009 figures)
- 2011 Baseball America Almanac (2010 figures)
Background
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West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Shop
Downloads
August 1998 West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx roster sheet
8-2-1998 West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Roster Sheet
Links
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