Anderson, SC
Anderson is located in western South Carolina, 30 miles south of Greenville, SC.
Teams that have played here[edit]
- Anderson Electricians, South Carolina League (1907)
- Anderson Electricians, Carolina Association (1908-1912)
- Anderson Electrics, Palmetto League (1931)
- Anderson A's, Tri-State League (1946)
- Anderson Rebels, Tri-State League (1947-1954)
- Anderson Senators, Western Carolinas League (1970-1971)
- Anderson Giants, Western Carolinas League (1972)
- Anderson Tigers, Western Carolinas League (1973)
- Anderson Mets, Western Carolinas League (1974)
- Anderson Rangers, Western Carolinas League (1975)
- Anderson Braves, South Atlantic League (1980-1984)
- Anderson Joes, South Coast League (2007)
Persons who were born here[edit]
- Travis Barbary, minor league catcher and manager
- Scott Barber, minor league pitcher
- Lou Brissie, pitcher
- Brooks Hall, minor league pitcher
- Kieran Mattison, minor league pitcher
- Sammy Meeks, infielder
- Jim Rice, outfielder; Hall of Fame
- Ben Taylor, infielder, manager; Hall of Fame
- Candy Jim Taylor, infielder, manager
- C.I. Taylor, outfielder, manager
- Steel Arm Johnny Taylor, pitcher
- Fredda Thompson, AAGPBL pitcher
- Eddie Woolridge, infielder
Persons who died here[edit]
- Joe Anders, minor league infielder
- Joe Hazle, minor league pitcher
- Roy Mahaffey, pitcher
- Johnny Temple, infielder
- Eddie Woolridge, infielder
Educational institutions located here[edit]
- Anderson Boys' High School (now closed)
- Anderson University
- Greeley Institute (now closed)
- T. L. Hanna High School
- Westside High School
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