Maysville Rivermen Hoodie - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams Color:Black After 1955 the Blue-Grays name

After 1955 the Blue-Grays name disappeared

The Central League itself was a Class B circuit that ran

but they left behind an awesome nickname and logo

The Eagles name would return to Kinston several more times over the following decades

The 1956 Hawks went 70-68 and finished fourth

Maysville Rivermen Hoodie - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams Color:Black After 1955 the Blue-Grays nameThe Maysville Rivermen were a minor league baseball team based in Maysville, Kentucky, that played in the Blue Grass League. The teams name pays tribute to the citys historic connection to the Ohio River, a vital hub for commerce and transportation in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Maysville was a major shipping port during the steamboat era, known for exporting tobacco, hemp, and bourbon. The "Rivermen" nickname likely refers to the many locals