Willimantic, CT

Willimantic is located in central Connecticut, at the junction of the Willimantic and Natchaug Rivers where they form the Shetucket River, 20 miles north of Norwich, CT.

Teams that have played here

• Willimantic, Connecticut League (1884, 1894)
• Willimantic Colts, Connecticut Association (1910)
• Eastern Tides, New England Collegiate Baseball League (1994-2001)
• Thread City Tides, New England Collegiate Baseball League (2002-2003)

Persons who were born here

• A.D. Ayers, umpire
• Jared Holowaty, college coach
• Hi Ladd, outfielder
• Daniel Rourke, minor league pitcher

Persons who died here

• J.O. Christian, college coach
• Leo Hafford, pitcher
• Art Nichols, catcher

Educational institutions located here

• Eastern Connecticut State University
• Windham High School