The team began playing in Burlington in 1889 as the Burlington Babies. Teams with various nicknames played until the Burlington Pathfinders were named in 1906, keeping the nickname until 1916 and playing in the Central Association. After a hiatus, the Burlington Bees played in the Mississippi Valley League from 1924 to 1932. The franchise then returned as the Burlington Indians in 1947, the same year that their current stadium, Community Field, opened. They won the league championship in 1949, their third and final year in the Central Association. The team joined the Three-I (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana) League in 1952 as the Burlington Flints but was renamed the Bees in 1954. In 1958, Billy Williams played 61 games with the Bees before joining the Cubs. Burlington joined the Midwest League in 1962 as a farm team of the Pittsburgh Pirates.From 1963 through 1974 they were a farm team of the Kansas City (later Oakland) A's; subsequent affiliations included the Brewers (1975–81), Rangers (1982–85), Expos (1986–87 and 1993–94), Braves (1988–90), Astros (1991–92), Giants (1995–96), Reds (1997–98), and White Sox (1999–2000). The Bees won the Midwest League championship in 1965, 1977, 1999, 2008, and 2009.
The Burlington Rangers were a Carolina League affiliate of the Texas Rangers that played in the 1972 season in Burlington, North Carolina. From 1965 to 1971 the team was known as the Burlington Senators; from 1958 to 1964 it was known as the Alamance or Burlington Indians; from 1952 to 1955 it was named the Burlington-Graham (Bur-Gra) Pirates; and from its founding in 1945 until 1951 it was known as the Burlington Bees.
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As major league baseball teams begin to play in empty stadiums, many small-town minor leaguers may’ve already played their last game. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, NBC’s Kevin Tibbles travels to Iowa to see how the Burlington Bees, affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels, are faring after the MLB canceled the 2020 minor league season.
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Burlington Bees Manager Ejected At LumberKings Game - Clinton, Iowa - 09.02.16
Burlington Bees Manager Adam Melhuse ejected by HP umpire Ryan Wilhelms in the 9th inning while arguing Connor Justus ejection while in Clinton, Iowa against the Clinton LumberKings - 09.02.16
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Burlington Bees - Greater Burlington's Favorite Home Team
Greater Burlington's Favorite Home Team Baseball Team
published: 12 Jul 2013
Burlington Bees are back
Due to flooding in Davenport games scheduled for Thursday and Friday will be played in Burlington. The Burlington Bees' official home opener for the Class A Midwest League season will be Saturday.
published: 02 Apr 2019
Burlington Bees Opening Day 2017
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects roll into Burlington Iowa to start the season on the Bees roster, Buzz and the Bees staff are getting Community Field ready for the first game of the season. Opening Day 2017 is Thursday April 6th at 6:30 pm. It's Thirsty Thursday and Magnet Schedule Giveaway Night. Click GoBees.com to get tickets and get your seats today!!
As major league baseball teams begin to play in empty stadiums, many small-town minor leaguers may’ve already played their last game. In this week’s Sunday Spot...
As major league baseball teams begin to play in empty stadiums, many small-town minor leaguers may’ve already played their last game. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, NBC’s Kevin Tibbles travels to Iowa to see how the Burlington Bees, affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels, are faring after the MLB canceled the 2020 minor league season.
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As major league baseball teams begin to play in empty stadiums, many small-town minor leaguers may’ve already played their last game. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, NBC’s Kevin Tibbles travels to Iowa to see how the Burlington Bees, affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels, are faring after the MLB canceled the 2020 minor league season.
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Burlington Bees Manager Adam Melhuse ejected by HP umpire Ryan Wilhelms in the 9th inning while arguing Connor Justus ejection while in Clinton, Iowa against th...
Burlington Bees Manager Adam Melhuse ejected by HP umpire Ryan Wilhelms in the 9th inning while arguing Connor Justus ejection while in Clinton, Iowa against the Clinton LumberKings - 09.02.16
Burlington Bees Manager Adam Melhuse ejected by HP umpire Ryan Wilhelms in the 9th inning while arguing Connor Justus ejection while in Clinton, Iowa against the Clinton LumberKings - 09.02.16
Due to flooding in Davenport games scheduled for Thursday and Friday will be played in Burlington. The Burlington Bees' official home opener for the Class A Mid...
Due to flooding in Davenport games scheduled for Thursday and Friday will be played in Burlington. The Burlington Bees' official home opener for the Class A Midwest League season will be Saturday.
Due to flooding in Davenport games scheduled for Thursday and Friday will be played in Burlington. The Burlington Bees' official home opener for the Class A Midwest League season will be Saturday.
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects roll into Burlington Iowa to start the season on the Bees roster, Buzz and the Bees staff are getting Community F...
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects roll into Burlington Iowa to start the season on the Bees roster, Buzz and the Bees staff are getting Community Field ready for the first game of the season. Opening Day 2017 is Thursday April 6th at 6:30 pm. It's Thirsty Thursday and Magnet Schedule Giveaway Night. Click GoBees.com to get tickets and get your seats today!!
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects roll into Burlington Iowa to start the season on the Bees roster, Buzz and the Bees staff are getting Community Field ready for the first game of the season. Opening Day 2017 is Thursday April 6th at 6:30 pm. It's Thirsty Thursday and Magnet Schedule Giveaway Night. Click GoBees.com to get tickets and get your seats today!!
As major league baseball teams begin to play in empty stadiums, many small-town minor leaguers may’ve already played their last game. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, NBC’s Kevin Tibbles travels to Iowa to see how the Burlington Bees, affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels, are faring after the MLB canceled the 2020 minor league season.
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Burlington Bees Manager Adam Melhuse ejected by HP umpire Ryan Wilhelms in the 9th inning while arguing Connor Justus ejection while in Clinton, Iowa against the Clinton LumberKings - 09.02.16
Due to flooding in Davenport games scheduled for Thursday and Friday will be played in Burlington. The Burlington Bees' official home opener for the Class A Midwest League season will be Saturday.
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects roll into Burlington Iowa to start the season on the Bees roster, Buzz and the Bees staff are getting Community Field ready for the first game of the season. Opening Day 2017 is Thursday April 6th at 6:30 pm. It's Thirsty Thursday and Magnet Schedule Giveaway Night. Click GoBees.com to get tickets and get your seats today!!
The team began playing in Burlington in 1889 as the Burlington Babies. Teams with various nicknames played until the Burlington Pathfinders were named in 1906, keeping the nickname until 1916 and playing in the Central Association. After a hiatus, the Burlington Bees played in the Mississippi Valley League from 1924 to 1932. The franchise then returned as the Burlington Indians in 1947, the same year that their current stadium, Community Field, opened. They won the league championship in 1949, their third and final year in the Central Association. The team joined the Three-I (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana) League in 1952 as the Burlington Flints but was renamed the Bees in 1954. In 1958, Billy Williams played 61 games with the Bees before joining the Cubs. Burlington joined the Midwest League in 1962 as a farm team of the Pittsburgh Pirates.From 1963 through 1974 they were a farm team of the Kansas City (later Oakland) A's; subsequent affiliations included the Brewers (1975–81), Rangers (1982–85), Expos (1986–87 and 1993–94), Braves (1988–90), Astros (1991–92), Giants (1995–96), Reds (1997–98), and White Sox (1999–2000). The Bees won the Midwest League championship in 1965, 1977, 1999, 2008, and 2009.