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a five-time All-Star pitcher for the Yankees

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and played in the East Texas League from 1936-40

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the Smokies remain a cherished memory for locals who long for the return of pro baseball

Bloomington Bloomers T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - Illinois frankfort lawmakers a five-time All-Star pitcher forThe Bloomington Bloomers, hailing from Bloomington, Illinois, were a long standing team in the Iowa Indiana Illinois or Three I League during the early 20th century. The Bloomers started play in 1903 and played 29 seasons through 1939. The Bloomers won four league titles in 1903, 1919, 1920 and 1939. The 1935 team was player managed by Hall of Famer Burleigh Grimes, who was winding down his playing career. Grimes would move on to coach the Brooklyn