1979 Southern League


The 1979 season was the Southern League's 16th, and 10 teams competed in the league that year. The Nashville Sounds won the 1979 Southern League championship.

Level: AA
Season Began: Monday, April 16, 1979
Season Ended: Sunday, September 2, 1979

1979 Southern League Standings
1979 Southern League League Leaders

Charlotte O's (73-69) - Roster | Statistics - Baltimore Orioles affiliate
Chattanooga Lookouts (75-69) - Roster | Statistics - Cleveland Indians affiliate
Columbus Astros (84-59) - Roster | Statistics - Houston Astros affiliate
Jacksonville Suns (69-72) - Roster | Statistics - Kansas City Royals affiliate
Knoxville Sox (65-76) - Roster | Statistics - Chicago White Sox affiliate
Memphis Chicks (82-62) - Roster | Statistics - Montreal Expos affiliate
Montgomery Rebels (62-81) - Roster | Statistics - Detroit Tigers affiliate
Nashville Sounds (83-61) - Roster | Statistics - Cincinnati Reds affiliate
Orlando Twins (60-81) - Roster | Statistics - Minnesota Twins affiliate
Savannah Braves (60-83) - Roster | Statistics - Atlanta Braves affiliate


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