Bloomington, IL

Bloomington is located in northern Illinois, immediately south of Normal, IL and 120 miles southwest of Chicago, IL.

Teams that have played here

• Bloomington Reds, Central Inter-State League (1888)
• Bloomington Blues, Western Association (1899)
• Bloomington Blues, Central League (1900)
• Bloomington Blues, Three-I League (1901-1902)
• Bloomington Bloomers, Three-I League (1903-1910, 1912-1917, 1919-1929, 1935, 1938-1939)
• Bloomington Cubs, Three-I League (1930-1931)
• Bloomington Bengals, Three-I League (1937)

Persons who were born here

• Bill Conroy, catcher
• Jim Cox, infielder
• Dan Freed, minor league pitcher
• Bill King, broadcaster
• Lyle Luttrell, infielder
• Bernie Neis, outfielder
• Jack Powell, pitcher
• George Radbourn, pitcher
• Curt Raydon, pitcher
• Aaron Stern, owner

Persons who died here

• Ed Kinsella, pitcher
• Eugene McGreevy, minor league pitcher; umpire
• Charley Radbourn, pitcher; Hall of Fame
• George Radbourn, pitcher

Educational institutions located here

• Bloomington High School
• Central Catholic High School
• Illinois Wesleyan University
• University High School