Melbourne Monarchs
The Melbourne Monarchs were one of the foundation members of the original (now defunct) Australian Baseball League.
| Melbourne Monarchs | |||
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| Information | |||
| League | Australian Baseball League (1989-1999) | ||
| Location | Melbourne | ||
| Ballpark | Melbourne Ballpark | ||
| Year founded | 1989–90 | ||
| Year folded | 1998–99 | ||
| Nickname(s) | Monarchs | ||
| League championships | 1992–93 | ||
| Colours | Blue, Red and White | ||
| 1998–99 | ?-? (1st) | ||
| Lost (2–1) in 4 team play off series to finish 3rd | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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History
The Monarchs had their licence revoked after the 1990–91 championship following a controversial dispute with Australia Baseball League officials.
The Monarchs were replaced in 1991 by the Melbourne Bushrangers. However the Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs) purchased the Monarchs licence for the 1993 championship, In their first season back the Monarchs defeated Perth Heat 2 games to 0 at Perths home ground Parry Field to take out the 1993 ABL Championship.
| Season | Finish |
|---|---|
| 1989–90 | 2nd |
| 1990–91 | ? |
| 1992–93 | 1st |
| 1993–94 | ? |
| 1994–95 | ? |
| 1995–96 | ? |
| 1996–97 | ? |
| 1997–98 | 3rd |
| 1998–99 | 3rd |
See also
- Sport in Australia
- Australian Baseball
- Australian Baseball League (1989-1999)
External links
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