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Fort Myers Miracle

By Scott Kendrick, About.com

League & Division:

The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and play in the West Division of the Florida State League with the Clearwater Threshers, Dunedin Blue Jays, Lakeland Flying Tigers, Sarasota Reds and Tampa Yankees.

Ballpark:

Hammond Stadium
  • Capacity: 7,500
  • Opened in: 1991

History:

The current franchise was founded in 1992 as a coop franchise, and became a Minnesota Twins affiliate a year later. The franchise’s roots can be traced to 1926, when the Fort Myers Palms were formed, which later became the Miami Hustlers, Miami Marlins and Miami Miracle before moving back to Fort Myers in 1992.

Championships:

Florida State League: 0

Famous Past Players:

  • Doug Mientkiewicz
  • Torii Hunter
  • Brad Radke

Ownership:

The primary owner is Marv Goldklang.

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