The Anderson Rebels were a minor league baseball club that existed between 1946 and 1954. The team, based in Anderson, South Carolina, was a member of the class-B Tri-State League. In 1946, the team was initially established as the Anderson A's and were affiliated with the New York Giants. The next season the club became an independent and was renamed the Anderson Rebels. The team later became affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Browns and Baltimore Orioles before disbanding in 1954.
The Anderson Rebels and Anderson A's were preceded in Anderson by the Anderson Electricians who played as members of the South Carolina League (1907), Carolina Association (1908–1912) and Palmetto League (1931).
Year-by-year records Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs1946 59-81 4th (t) Ray Green 1947 84-55 2nd Bob Richards Won in 1st Round vs. Knoxville Smokies (4-2)Lost League Finalsvs. Charlotte Hornets (4-3)1948 77-68 2nd Bob Richards Lost in 1st round vs. Fayetteville Cubs (3-1)1949 62-83 8th Bob Richards 1950 65-79 6th Bob Richards 1951 59-80 6th Len Schulte / Hillis Layne 1952 67-72 4th George Hausmann Lost in 1st roundvs. Charlotte Hornets (3-1) 1953 75-74 4th Hillis Layne Won in 1st roundvs. Asheville Tourists (3-1) Lost League Finals vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-0) 1954 61-79 6th Virgil Stallcup / Fred Boiko / Robert Knoke / Fred Boiko
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