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124-691: A French-Canadian father and an Ottawa woman. He grew up with his mother's family among the Ottawa people and became a war chief. The Ottawa were allies of the French during the French and Indian War , and Langlade is credited with planning the ambush of British General Braddock and George Washington . His family was followed to Green Bay by the Grignons, Porliers and Lawes, who brought French-Canadian culture with them. Colorful "jack-knife Judge" Reaume dispensed British justice in

186-428: A female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between

248-485: A female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. About 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.06. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

310-523: A few African American freedmen, arrived in Wisconsin while it was under British control. Charles Michel de Langlade is generally recognized as the first settler, establishing a trading post at Green Bay in 1745, and moving there permanently in 1764. Settlement began at Prairie du Chien around 1781. The French residents at the trading post in what is now Green Bay, referred to the town as "La Bey," however British fur traders referred to it as "Green Bay," because

372-590: A level considered major league from 1914 to 1915. Few independent leagues existed between 1915 and 1993. Major exceptions included the Carolina League and the Quebec -based Provincial League . The Carolina League, based in the North Carolina Piedmont region, gained a reputation as a notorious "outlaw league" during its existence from 1936 to 1938. The Provincial League fielded six teams across Quebec and

434-529: A variety of independent semi-professional leagues consisting of industrial teams , where the players are regular employees of the company that own the team and are additionally paid to play baseball for the company on the side. South Korea also has series of small independent leagues. Additionally, as of 2024, two Japanese teams without affiliation to NPB teams play within NPB's minor leagues (the Eastern League and

496-405: A wide variety of nuts, berries, and edible roots which they gathered in the woods. The men typically hunted and fished for food, and the women processed game and other foods in cooking. They prepared and made clothing from the furs, as well as using other parts of animals to make tools, cord, etc. Women also had a role in the political process, as no action could be taken without agreement of half of

558-524: Is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin , United States. It is located at the head of Green Bay (known locally as "the bay of Green Bay"), a sub-basin of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Fox River . As of the 2020 census , the city had a population of 107,395, making it the third-most populous city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee and Madison , and the third-most populous city on Lake Michigan, after Chicago and Milwaukee. Green Bay

620-538: Is in the eastern part of Wisconsin at the mouth of the Fox River . Today, Interstate 43 meets Interstate 41 (also U.S. Route 41 ) in Green Bay, approximately 90 miles (140 km) north of Milwaukee . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 55.76 square miles (144.4 km ), of which 45.48 square miles (117.8 km ) is land and 10.28 square miles (26.6 km )

682-545: Is severe and often extreme. Tornadoes are rare in the Green Bay area, with the strongest being an F3 tornado that hit the community of Pittsfield on June 26, 1969. Monthly mean temperatures range from 16.6 °F (−8.6 °C) in January to 69.1 °F (20.6 °C) in July. In July, the warmest month, the average high temperature is 81.2 °F (27.3 °C). There are 6.1 days of 90 °F (32 °C)+ highs, 68 days where

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744-544: Is the center of the present-day city. The borough combined the town of Astor (a company town of the American Fur Company ) with Navarino, platted by Daniel Whitney . Before Wisconsin became a state in 1848, its commerce was based on the fur trade , which became dominated by John Jacob Astor 's American Fur Company . After statehood, there was a shift away from fur trading toward lumbering. "For a short time in 1860s and 1870s, iron smelting in charcoal kilns rivaled

806-711: Is the mother church of the Diocese which is in the province of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee . The Saint Joseph Oratory is in Green Bay. St. Mary of the Angels Church and Monastery is also located in the city. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod has four churches in Green Bay: St. Paul Lutheran Church, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, and Messiah Lutheran Church. Christ

868-533: Is the principal city of the Green Bay metropolitan area , which covers Brown , Kewaunee , and Oconto counties and had 320,050 residents in 2020. Samuel de Champlain , the founder of New France , commissioned Jean Nicolet to form a peaceful alliance with Native Americans in the western areas, whose unrest interfered with the French fur trade, and to search for a shorter trade route to China through Canada. Nicolet and others had learned from other First Nations of

930-619: Is water. About 14% of the city of Green Bay is inside the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin reservation. Green Bay has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfb ), with some moderation due to the city's proximity to Lake Michigan . Like other cities with this type of climate, there are four distinct seasons , often with severe or extreme variation between them in terms of temperature and precipitation. Green Bay experiences warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The variance in temperature and precipitation between months

992-528: The American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $ 52,214, and the median income for a family was $ 65,993. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 45,365 versus $ 37,466 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $ 28,092. About 12.3% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. Of

1054-568: The Black Hawk War in 1832 also gave impetus to settlement of the region. Most of the settlers were farmers from New England who began using the Erie Canal to pour into Wisconsin. As more and more New England settlers arrived, Green Bay developed into a trading center for this population. Wisconsin's first newspaper, The Green Bay Intelligencer , was started in 1833 by Albert Ellis and John V. Suydam . The borough of Green Bay, created in 1838,

1116-619: The French River to Lake Huron , then through the straits of Michilimackinac into Lake Michigan. He is believed to have landed at Red Banks, near the site of the modern-day city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Nicolet founded a small trading post here in 1634, originally named La Baye or La Baie des Puants (French for "the Bay of Stinking Waters"). Nicolet's settlement was one of the oldest European permanent settlements in America. When Nicolet arrived in

1178-747: The Green Bay Packers , Nature's Way, HJ Martin and Son , and Nicolet National Bank . Séura, a manufacturer of mirrors and flatscreen TVs , is another notable employer. The Meyer Theatre , The Tarlton Theatre , and the Hotel Northland are on the National Register of Historic Places . The Northland was once the largest hotel in Wisconsin. The Green Bay Film Festival celebrates local and international filmmakers at The Tarlton Theatre, its home venue. Daddy D Productions performs at Riverside Ballroom and Let Me Be Frank Productions performs at

1240-575: The Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people, who identified as "People of the Sea", and believed they must reside on or near an Ocean. Champlain had also heard about natural resources in the area, including fertile soil, forests, and animals. Nicolet began his journey for this new land shortly before winter in 1634. In what later became a French fur-trading route, he sailed up the Ottawa River , through Lake Nipissing and down

1302-749: The MLB Draft League , which operates as an amateur collegiate summer baseball league in the first half of each season and a professional league outside of the structure of Minor League Baseball for the remainder. Independent baseball leagues and teams exist outside of North America, though rarer. In Japan, the Japan Independent Baseball League Organization, which consists of the Shikoku Island League Plus and Baseball Challenge League , operates independently from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Japan also has

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1364-519: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum , Tim Raines and Rickey Henderson . Gary Carter , another Hall of Famer, managed in the league. The Atlantic League has had many notable managers and coaches, including Wally Backman , Frank Viola , Tommy John , Sparky Lyle , and Bud Harrelson . The Northern League alumni include Leon "Bull" Durham , J. D. Drew , and Darryl Strawberry . Independent leagues are those professional leagues in

1426-575: The Western League ). Similarly, within KBO Futures League , the minor league of Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), there is an unaffiliated team that consists only of South Korean military personnel . A select number of Japanese independent teams also participate in the off-season Miyazaki Phoenix League alongside Japanese and Korean minor league teams. Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay

1488-570: The poverty line , including 12.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older. In 2000, the American Religion Data Archive reported Green Bay to be predominantly Catholic (71.5%), with Lutherans composing an additional 16.4%. The remaining 12% is almost entirely made-up of other Protestant denominations. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay . The Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral

1550-1857: The 1997 season due to financial troubles and lack of interest in cities. Cities represented [ edit ] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Aberdeen [REDACTED] Austin [REDACTED] Saskatoon [REDACTED] Bismarck [REDACTED] Brainerd [REDACTED] Brandon [REDACTED] Grand Forks [REDACTED] Green Bay [REDACTED] Minneapolis [REDACTED] Minot [REDACTED] Moose Jaw [REDACTED] Regina class=notpageimage| Locations of Prairie League teams Aberdeen , SD: Aberdeen Pheasants 1995–1997 Austin , MN: Southern Minny Stars 1996–1997 Bismarck , ND: Dakota Rattlers 1995–1996 Brainerd , MN: Brainerd Bobcats 1997 Brandon , MB: Brandon Grey Owls 1995–1996; West Manitoba Wranglers 1997 Grand Forks , ND: Grand Forks Varmints 1996–1997 Green Bay , WI: Green Bay Sultans 1996 Minneapolis , MN: Minneapolis Loons 1995 Minot , ND: Minot Mallards 1995–1997 Moose Jaw , SK: Moose Jaw Diamond Dogs 1995–1997 Regina , SK: Regina Cyclones 1995–1997 Saskatoon , SK: Saskatoon Riot (1995); Smokin' Guns (1996); Stallions (1997) Notable league alumni [ edit ] [REDACTED] This list of "famous" or "notable" people has no clear inclusion or exclusion criteria . Please help improve this article by defining clear inclusion criteria to contain only subjects that fit those criteria. ( May 2023 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Chris Coste Kerry Ligtenberg Shawn Wooten Curt Ford Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Prairie_League&oldid=1166031644 " Categories : Sports leagues established in 1995 Defunct professional sports leagues in

1612-605: The Automotive Gallery are art galleries in the downtown area. Museums in the city include the Neville Public Museum and the Hazelwood Historic House Museum. The National Railroad Museum is a railroad museum located in the suburb of Ashwaubenon. Every summer, the downtown area plays host to ArtStreet, an art festival featuring studio displays, demonstrations, and live entertainment. Dine on

1674-564: The British defeated the French in 1763, France ceded its lands east of the Mississippi in North America. The first permanent settlers were Charles de Langlade and his family from Quebec, who moved to Green Bay in 1765. They are considered the first European settlers in the present-day state of Wisconsin. Langlade, called the "Founder and Father of Wisconsin", was a métis or mixed-race, son of

1736-506: The Deck is an event that allows patrons to dine on the CityDeck and features dishes from local restaurants. Taste on Broadway has live entertainment and dishes served by local restaurants who compete for awards. Artour brings all-original songwriters to downtown area venues. IgNight hosts artisans, interactive art demonstrations, live entertainment, and life-size games. The Shipyard District hosts

1798-530: The Green Bay area, he encountered the Menominee , who occupied this territory. He also met the Ho-Chunk (also known as the Winnebago), a people who spoke a Siouan language. The Winnebago hunted and fished, and also cultivated corn, beans, squash, and tobacco. Wild rice , which they had incorporated as a dietary staple, grew in abundance along the riverbanks. The women regularly harvested and cooked this, along with

1860-586: The King Lutheran Church is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Green Bay. There are two Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses in the city, hosting 4 English congregations and a Spanish congregation. The Islamic Society of Wisconsin, Green Bay serves the Islamic community. The Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is in the city. Congregation Cnesses Israel Temple, serving

1922-544: The Meyer Theatre. The Civic Symphony of Green Bay performs at the Meyer Theatre, its home venue. The Green Bay Jazz Orchestra performs at The Tarlton Theatre, its home venue. The former Green Bay Symphony Orchestra disbanded after their 2014–2015 season, after performing for over 100 years, citing financial difficulties. Performance venues in Green Bay include Lambeau Field , Resch Center , Weidner Center , Meyer Theatre , and The Tarlton Theatre . The Art Garage and

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1984-716: The National Association after one season of independence. Notable exceptions were the California League , which was independent in 1902 and from 1907 to 1909; the United States Baseball League , which folded during its independent 1912 season; and the Colonial League, a National Association Member that went independent in 1915 and then folded. Another independent league, the Federal League , played at

2046-522: The Northern League's success paved the way for other independent leagues like the Texas-Louisiana League and Northeast League . Over the next eight years, at least 16 independent leagues formed, of which six existed in 2002. As of the 2024 season, there are seven active leagues, with four of them acting as MLB Partner Leagues . Additionally, Major League Baseball co-operatively operates

2108-706: The United States Defunct independent baseball leagues in the United States Organizations disestablished in 1997 Defunct baseball leagues in Canada Hidden categories: Articles lacking sources from April 2019 All articles lacking sources Unverifiable lists of persons from May 2023 Independent league baseball Independent leagues have flourished in northeastern states, where dense populations can often support multiple franchises . Because they are not subject to

2170-563: The United States and Canada not under the purview of organized Minor League Baseball and the Commissioner of Baseball. Independent baseball existed in the early 20th century and has become prominent again since 1993. Leagues operated mostly autonomously before 1902, when the majority joined the NAPBL. From then until 1915, a total of eight new and existing leagues remained independent. Most joined

2232-510: The ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 102,313 people, 41,591 households, and 24,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,332.1 people per square mile (900.4 people/km ). There were 43,123 housing units at an average density of 982.9 units per square mile (379.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of

2294-408: The annual All Bands On Deck live music festival with bands at downtown bars and restaurants and free shuttles between venues. The Broadway District hosts a farmer's market every Wednesday from May to October. Green Bay has one enclosed shopping mall, East Town Mall , located within the city limits. The Bay Park Square shopping mall is located in the suburb of Ashwaubenon . The city was home to

2356-514: The area for some decades, because of the intensity of First Nations and European conflicts in the east. In 1671, a Jesuit Mission was set up in the area. A fort was added in 1717 and gradually associated development took place. The town was incorporated in 1754. Great Britain took control of some French areas during the Seven Years' War , known as the French and Indian War in some areas of North America. They took control of this town in 1761. After

2418-459: The area's Jewish population, is on the city's east side. Green Bay was known as the "Toilet Paper Capital of the World" because of the prevalence of the paper industry in the city. Northern Paper Company , Fort Howard Paper Company , and Hoberg Paper Company were among Green Bay's first paper companies. Northern Paper Mills, founded in Green Bay in 1901, became the largest producer of toilet paper in

2480-471: The border with Canada, the United States built Fort Howard on the Fox River in 1816 to protect its northern border. Doty, Whitney, Arndt, Baird and Martin were among the many British-American settlers whose numbers pushed French culture into the background. The Erie Canal was completed in 1825, linking New England with the Great Lakes. This led to the advance of Green Bay as a trading center. The end of

2542-400: The city was 77.9% White , 3.5% African American , 4.1% Native American , 4.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 7.2% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 13.4% of the population. There were 42,244 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had

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2604-403: The city was 85.9% White , 1.4% African American , 3.3% Native American , 3.8% Asian , <0.1% Pacific Islander , 3.7% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 7.1% of the population. There were 41,591 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had

2666-561: The culture. The greatest concentration of newcomers came from Belgium. They cleared the land to farm and build their homes. The railroad arrived in the 1860s. The three railroads that would reach Green Bay were the Chicago & North Western (C&NW), SOO Line, (SOO), and the Milwaukee Road (MILW). These railroads were highways which allowed people and products to travel all over the state, increasing business and trade opportunities. The area

2728-561: The form of rainfall from thunderstorms . The driest month in Green Bay is February, when the majority of precipitation falls as low moisture-content snow due to cold, dry air. On average, 1.01 inches (26 mm) of precipitation falls in February. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 107,395. The population density was 2,361.4 inhabitants per square mile (911.7/km ). There were 45,789 housing units at an average density of 1,006.8 units per square mile (388.7 units/km ). Ethnically,

2790-427: The high remains at or below freezing, and 19 days with sub-0 °F (−18 °C) lows annually. From December to February, even during thaws, the temperature rarely reaches 50 °F (10 °C). Extremes have ranged from −36 °F (−38 °C) on January 21, 1888, to 104 °F (40 °C) on July 13, 1936. The wettest month in Green Bay is August, when 3.77 inches (96 mm) of precipitation falls, mostly in

2852-434: The namesake of the Green Bay Packers . Today, major meatpackers in the city include JBS S.A. (formerly Packerland Packing) and American Foods Group. As of 2021, the largest employers in the city were: Other major employers include JBS USA , Green Bay Packaging , Walmart , Associated Banc-Corp , Belmark Inc, Green Bay Area Public School District , Expert Global Solutions , Procter & Gamble , Schreiber Foods ,

2914-428: The population age 25 and over, 87.5% were high school graduates or higher and 24.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher. As of the census of 2010, there were 104,057 people, 42,244 households, and 24,699 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,288.5 inhabitants per square mile (883.6/km ). There were 45,241 housing units at an average density of 995.0 per square mile (384.2/km ). The racial makeup of

2976-476: The population was 17.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 66.6% White , 5.5% Black or African American , 4.4% Asian , 4.4% Native American , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 8.4% from other races , and 10.6% from two or more races. The 2020 census population of the city included 779 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 1,783 people in student housing. According to

3038-443: The region licenses for fur trading had been issued scarcely and only to select groups of traders, whereas the British, in an effort to make as much money as possible from the region, issued licenses for fur trading freely, both to British and French residents. The fur trade in what is now Wisconsin reached its height under British rule, and the first self-sustaining farms in the state were established as well. From 1763 to 1780, Green Bay

3100-645: The territorial limitations imposed on affiliated minor-league teams, independent clubs can relocate as close to affiliated teams (and one another) as they choose to. For example, the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania , cannot have an affiliated team because of its proximity to the Harrisburg Senators and Reading Fightin Phils , leaving the Atlantic League to place a team—the Lancaster Barnstormers —to fill

3162-463: The territory after Great Britain took it over following the war. These early ethnic French settlers set the tone for many who followed. The British gradually took over Wisconsin during the French and Indian War , taking control of Green Bay in 1761 and gaining control of all of Wisconsin in 1763. Like the French, the British were interested in little but the fur trade. The first permanent settlers, mostly French Canadians , some Anglo-New Englanders and

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3224-531: The timber industry while the port handled increasing amounts of fuel, feed, and lumber. Today's major local industry had its start in 1865 when the first paper mill was built." By 1850 the town had a population of 1,923. The town was incorporated as the city of Green Bay in 1854. The Green Bay Area Public School District was founded in 1856. Throughout the 1850s, word spread of America's cheap land and good soil, bringing in an influx of Belgian people , German, Scandinavian, Irish and Dutch immigrants, each adding to

3286-714: The void. Another example is the greater New York City metropolitan area, where there are many independent teams: the Long Island Ducks , Staten Island FerryHawks , New Jersey Jackals , New York Boulders , and Sussex County Miners . The Atlantic League considered as the top level of competition among the independent leagues, and has had more marquee players than any other independent league, including Jose Canseco , Mat Latos , Steve Lombardozzi Jr. , Francisco Rodríguez , Chien-Ming Wang , Roger Clemens , Rich Hill , Scott Kazmir , Juan González , John Rocker , and Dontrelle Willis . Two former Atlantic League players are in

3348-399: The water and the shore assumed green tints in early spring. The old French title was gradually dropped, and the British name of "Green Bay" stuck. The region coming under British rule had virtually no adverse effect on the French residents as the British needed the cooperation of the French fur traders and the French fur traders needed the goodwill of the British. During the French occupation of

3410-404: The women. Nicolet stayed with this tribe for about a year, becoming an ally. He helped open up opportunities for trade and commerce with them before returning to Quebec. A few months after Nicolet returned to Quebec, Champlain died. His death halted other journeys to La Baie Verte (French for "The Green Bay"). Père Claude Allouez sent Nicolas Perrot to La Baie. After this, the French avoided

3472-543: The world as Northern Tissue in 1920. Northern Paper Company offered the first splinter-free toilet paper in the early 1930s. The presence of the paper industry helped Green Bay avoid the worst effects of the Great Depression . Today, major paper producers include Georgia-Pacific and Procter & Gamble , with niche companies such as Steen-Macek Paper Company. Among the earliest packing companies in Green Bay were Acme Packing Company and Indian Packing Company ,

3534-407: Was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 38,820, and the median income for a family was $ 48,678. Males had a median income of $ 33,246 versus $ 23,825 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,269. About 7.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below

3596-592: Was a prosperous community which produced its own foodstuff, built graceful cottages and held dances and festivities. In 1791, two free African Americans set up a fur trading post among the Menominee at present day Marinette . The Green Bay area was still under British control until the 1783 treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War . Following the War of 1812 , which in part was over disputes related to

3658-521: Was able to grow and enrich itself with the use of the plentiful timber resources. This led to the paper industry becoming the major employer in Green Bay, and opened up the port for international trade. Large numbers of Belgians immigrated to Green Bay in the thirty-year period between 1880 and 1910. Significant numbers of English immigrants, many having lived first in Canada, also moved to Green Bay during this period, usually arriving as large families. There

3720-462: Was also a small Dutch community in Green Bay at this time. Green Bay had a larger portion of first generation immigrants from France than any other city in Wisconsin at this time as well. In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Green Bay to honor its tercentenary. By 1950, the city had a population of 52,735. In 1964, the Town of Preble was consolidated with the city of Green Bay. Green Bay

3782-554: Was an independent league of baseball which was based in the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the states of North Dakota , South Dakota , Minnesota and Wisconsin . The league was original in its naming by choosing not to resurrect a name previously used by a defunct minor league. The professional eight-team league was founded in 1995 following the demise of the North Central League . Having produced several major league prospects, it ceased operations after

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3844-425: Was independent from 1948 to 1949. Similarly to early 20th-century independent leagues, it joined the National Association in 1950, playing for six more years. Independent leagues saw new growth after 1992, after the new Professional Baseball Agreement in organized baseball instituted more stringent revenue and stadium requirements on members. The Northern League and Frontier League both started play in 1993, and

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