Tar Heel League (D) Encyclopedia and History

League History

Year	Tm
1954	Hickory Rebels, Marion Marauders, Rutherford County Owls, Shelby Clippers
1953	Forest City Owls, Hickory Rebels, High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms, Lexington Indians, Lincolnton Cardinals/Statesville Sports, Marion Marauders, Mooresville Moors, Salisbury Rocots, Shelby Clippers, Statesville Blues
1940	Gastonia Cardinals, Hickory Rebels, Lenoir Reds, Newton-Conover Twins, Shelby Colonels, Statesville Owls
1939	Gastonia Cardinals, Hickory Rebels, Lenoir Indians, Newton-Conover Twins, Shelby Nationals, Statesville Owls

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