League & Division:
The Charlotte (N.C.) Knights are the Class AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and play in the South Division of the International League with the Durham Bulls, Norfolk Tides and Gwinnett Braves.
Ballpark:
Knights Stadium
- Capacity: 10,002
- Opened in: 1990
History:
The franchise was founded in 1976 as the Charlotte Orioles, a Class AA Southern League franchise. The team became the Knights in 1989, and became a Triple-A team in 1993. Franchise affiliations over the years:
- 1976-88: Baltimore Orioles, Southern League (AA)
- 1989-92: Chicago Cubs, Southern League (AA)
- 1993-95: Cleveland Indians, International League (AAA)
- 1996-97: Florida Marlins, International League (AAA)
- 1998- : Chicago White Sox, International League (AAA)
Championships:
International League: 2 (1993, 1999)
Famous Past Players:
- Cal Ripken Jr.
- Eddie Murray
- Manny Ramirez
- Jim Thome
- Edgar Renteria
Ownership:
The team is owned by Don Beaver and Bill Allen.
