1979 Appalachian League


The 1979 season was the Appalachian League's 23rd, and 6 teams competed in the league that year.

Level: R
Season Began: Friday, June 22, 1979
Season Ended: Friday, August 31, 1979

1979 Appalachian League Standings
1979 Appalachian League League Leaders

Bluefield Orioles (33-35) - Roster | Statistics - Baltimore Orioles affiliate
Bristol Tigers (19-50) - Roster | Statistics - Detroit Tigers affiliate
Elizabethton Twins (37-33) - Roster | Statistics - Minnesota Twins affiliate
Johnson City Cardinals (25-43) - Roster | Statistics - St. Louis Cardinals affiliate
Kingsport Braves (39-31) - Roster | Statistics - Atlanta Braves affiliate
Paintsville Yankees (52-13) - Roster | Statistics - New York Yankees affiliate


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