Fayetteville Generals Founded in 1987 Fayetteville, North Carolina
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-level
Single-A (1987-1996)
Minor league affiliations
South Atlantic League (1987-1996)
Major league affiliations
Detroit Tigers (1987-1996)
Name
Fayetteville Generals (1987-1996)
Ballpark
J. P. Riddle Stadium (1987-1996)
Minor league titles
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The Fayetteville Generals were a minor league baseball team located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They were part of the South Atlantic League between 1987 and 1996. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers throughout their entire existence. Prior to the 1997 season, the Generals were renamed the Cape Fear Crocs. Sports film buffs will recognize the Generals as one of the teams the Durham Bulls played against in the 1988 movie Bull Durham.

[edit] Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1987	65-74	9th	Johnny Lipon
1988	62-73	10th	Leon Roberts
1989	70-69	6th	Gene Roof
1990	82-61	2nd (t)	Gene Roof	Lost in 1st round
1991	58-79	13th	Gerry Groninger
1992	74-67	5th	Gerry Groninger
1993	75-66	5th	Mark Wagner	Lost in 1st round
1994	62-75	10th	Dwight Lowry
1995	86-55	1st	Dwight Lowry
1996	76-63	5th	Dwight Lowry	Lost in 1st round

[edit] See also

• Former players

[edit] References

• Fayetteville Generals - Baseball Reference

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