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| Name = Grays Harbor Ports <br> (1976-1980)
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| League = [[Northwest League]]
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| Location = [[Grays Harbor, Washington]]<br>[[Hoquiam, Washington]]<br> [[Aberdeen, Washington]].
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| Stadium = [[Olympic Stadium (Hoquiam)|Olympic Stadium]]
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The '''Grays Harbor Ports''' were the primary name of the [[minor league baseball]] team that played in the [[Northwest League]] from 1976 to 1980, representing [[Hoquiam, Washington]] and [[Aberdeen, Washington]]. Actor Bill Murray played for the team for one day in 1978.
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The '''Grays Harbor Ports''' was the first name of the [[minor league baseball]] team that represented the communities of [[Grays Harbor, Washington]], [[Hoquiam, Washington]] and [[Aberdeen, Washington]]. Grays Harbor played as members of the [[Minor League Baseball#Class A Short Season|Class A Short Season]] [[Northwest League]] in 1976.
[[File:Bill Murray Deauville 2011.jpg|thumb|Bill Murray (2011). Murray played one game for the Loggers in 1978, going 1-2.]]


==History==
==History==


Owned and managed by the [[Stockton Ports]]' former owner and manager [[Carl W. Thompson, Sr.]], the team had a record of 26-46, at that time the worst in the league. Season attendance at Hoquiam's [[Olympic Stadium (Hoquiam)|Olympic Stadium]] was fourth in the seven-team Northwest League at 28,842. The Ports' All-Star pitcher [[Barry Biggerstaff]] (9-7, 3.44) led the league in almost every counting category with 17 starts, 15 complete games, 3 shutouts (having tied for the lead), 144 innings, 138 hits, 77 runs, 55 earned runs and 123 strikeouts. While playing for the Ports, Biggerstaff was only one behind the lead in wins and two behind the league leader in losses.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.baseballreference.com/minors/leader.cgi?type=pitch&id=13210|title=1976 Northwest League Pitching Leaders</ref>
Owned and managed by the [[Stockton Ports]]' former owner and manager Carl W. Thompson, Sr., the team had a record of 26-46, being worst in the league. Season attendance at Hoquiam's [[Olympic Stadium (Hoquiam)|Olympic Stadium]] was fourth in the seven-team Northwest League at 28,842. The Ports' star pitcher Barry Biggerstaff (9-7, 3.44) led the league in almost every counting category with 17 starts, 15 complete games, 3 shutouts (having tied for the lead), 144 innings, 138 hits, 77 runs, 55 earned runs and 123 strikeouts. <ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=bigger001bar Baseball reference: Barry Biggerstaff]</ref><ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?type=pitch&id=453f8fb7 1976 Northwest League Pitching Leaders ]</ref>


After [[Carl W. Thompson, Sr.|Thompson]] sold the team in 1977, the Ports became the [[Grays Harbor Loggers]]. In 1978 the team took on famed actor [[Bill Murray]] for a successful marketing stunt. During the summer of 1978 Murray joined the Loggers for one day. The cast of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' was asked to find something they've always wanted to do and for Murray it was to play professional baseball. Murray joined the independent team in Hoquiam, WA where he knocked in a couple of runs (going 1 for 2, with a single) during his one day stint. Two years later, the team changed their name to the [[Grays Harbor Mets]] and in 1980 were once again the [[Grays Harbor Loggers]] for the team's final two seasons.<ref>https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=90f95344</ref><ref>http://mynorthwest.com/15193/before-bill-murray-was-a-star-he-played-baseball-in-grays-harbor/</ref>
After Thompson sold the team in 1977, the Ports became the [[Grays Harbor Loggers]]. Two years later, the team changed their name to the [[Grays Harbor Mets]], playing as an affiliate of the [[New York Mets]]. In 1980, the franchise was once again the Grays Harbor Loggers for the team's final season.
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==The Ballpark==


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==Ballpark==
The Loggers and the Ports played at [[Olympic Stadium (Hoquiam)|Olympic Stadium]], located at 101 28th Street, [[Hoquiam, Washington]]. The facility is still in use today. <ref>http://ballparkreviews.com/template2.php?in_name=Olympic%20Stadium&in_city=Hoquiam&in_state=Washington</ref>
The Ports played at [[Olympic Stadium (Hoquiam)|Olympic Stadium]], located at 101 28th Street, [[Hoquiam, Washington]]. The facility is still in use today.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballparkreviews.com/template2.php?in_name=Olympic+Stadium&in_city=Hoquiam&in_state=Washington|title=Olympic Stadium - Hoquiam, Washington|website=ballparkreviews.com}}</ref>


==Notable Alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Tommy Jones (baseball)|Tommy Jones]] (1976)

* [[Bill Murray]] (1978)

* [[Jose Oquendo]] (1979)

* [[Mark Parent]] (1980)

* [[Luis Quinones]] (1980)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Defunct Northwest League teams]]
[[Category:Defunct Northwest League teams]]
[[Category:Grays Harbor Loggers players]]
[[Category:Grays Harbor Ports players]]
[[Category:Defunct minor league baseball teams]]
[[Category:Professional baseball teams in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Defunct baseball teams in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Baseball teams disestablished in 1976]]
[[Category:Baseball teams established in 1976]]




Latest revision as of 00:08, 4 April 2024

Grays Harbor Ports
Minor league affiliations
ClassShort-season A
LeagueNorthwest League
Team data
ColorsRoyal blue, white
   
BallparkOlympic Stadium

The Grays Harbor Ports was the first name of the minor league baseball team that represented the communities of Grays Harbor, Washington, Hoquiam, Washington and Aberdeen, Washington. Grays Harbor played as members of the Class A Short Season Northwest League in 1976.

History[edit]

Owned and managed by the Stockton Ports' former owner and manager Carl W. Thompson, Sr., the team had a record of 26-46, being worst in the league. Season attendance at Hoquiam's Olympic Stadium was fourth in the seven-team Northwest League at 28,842. The Ports' star pitcher Barry Biggerstaff (9-7, 3.44) led the league in almost every counting category with 17 starts, 15 complete games, 3 shutouts (having tied for the lead), 144 innings, 138 hits, 77 runs, 55 earned runs and 123 strikeouts. [1][2]

After Thompson sold the team in 1977, the Ports became the Grays Harbor Loggers. Two years later, the team changed their name to the Grays Harbor Mets, playing as an affiliate of the New York Mets. In 1980, the franchise was once again the Grays Harbor Loggers for the team's final season.

Ballpark[edit]

The Ports played at Olympic Stadium, located at 101 28th Street, Hoquiam, Washington. The facility is still in use today.[3]

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Baseball reference: Barry Biggerstaff
  2. ^ 1976 Northwest League Pitching Leaders
  3. ^ "Olympic Stadium - Hoquiam, Washington". ballparkreviews.com.


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