1979 Western Carolinas League


The 1979 season was the Western Carolinas League's 20th, and 6 teams competed in the league that year.

Level: A
Season Began: Thursday, April 12, 1979
Season Ended: Friday, August 31, 1979

1979 Western Carolinas League Standings
1979 Western Carolinas League League Leaders

Asheville Tourists (75-63) - Roster | Statistics - Texas Rangers affiliate
Gastonia Cardinals (65-74) - Roster | Statistics - St. Louis Cardinals affiliate
Greensboro Hornets (65-71) - Roster | Statistics - Cincinnati Reds affiliate
Greenwood Braves (78-60) - Roster | Statistics - Atlanta Braves affiliate
Shelby Pirates (56-78) - Roster | Statistics - Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate
Spartanburg Phillies (73-66) - Roster | Statistics - Philadelphia Phillies affiliate


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