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The Raleigh Capitals was a name used by various minor league baseball teams that were based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Most of these teams played at Devereaux Meadow.
There have been minor league baseball teams in the past that played in Raleigh using the name Capitals. Some of these Raleigh teams also used names such as Senators, Red Birds, Nats, Mets, Cardinals, and Pirates.
The last Raleigh franchise existed from 1958–1967 and played in Carolina League. This team merged into the Durham, North Carolina–based Durham Bulls in 1968 who also played in the Carolina League (now playing in the International League).
^"1961 Minor League Affiliates". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved Aug 8, 2019.
The RaleighCapitals was a name used by various minor league baseball teams that were based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Most of these teams played at Devereaux...
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