Mooresville in Iredell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mooresville Moors
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
1. Mooresville Moors Marker
The Mooresville Moors played in the Class D North Carolina State League from 1937-1942. The league ceased operations for two seasons due to World War II but was reorganized in 1945. That season's team was known as the Mooresville Braves, due to the fact it was part of the Boston Braves farm system. The following season, 1946, the club returned to its traditional Moors nickname and remained in the league until it disbanded after the 1952 season. In 1953 a new Class D league, known as the Tar Heel League, was formed and the Mooresville Moors were members for its one season of existence. At least two former members of the Moors went on to play in the Major Leagues, pitchers Dave Jolly and Hoyt Wilhelm, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 35° 35.069′ N, 80° 48.614′ W. Marker is in Mooresville, North Carolina, in Iredell County. It is on North Main Street south of West Iredell Avenue (North Carolina Route 3), on the left when traveling north. Located on the south facing wall of CVS Pharmacy.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mooresville Cotton Mill (here, next to this marker); Mooresville Notables (a few steps from this marker); Mooresville (a few steps from this marker); Mooresville Early Businesses (a few steps from this marker); Flowing into the Future (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); D.E. Turner & Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mooresville Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lest We Forget that Peace Has a Price (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
2. Mooresville mural looking north along N Main St
More about this marker. The marker is a part of a history wall depicting significant events and persons connected with Mooresville.
Also see . . .
1. Dave Jolly stats and information. Baseball Reference page for Dave Jolly (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
2. Hoyt Wilhelm stats and information. Baseball Reference page for Hoyt Wilhelm (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
3. Replica Topps baseball card of Dave Jolly
Jolly played two seasons for Mooresville in 1946-47. Pitched in 159 major league games for the Milwaukee Braves from 1953-57.
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
4. Replica Topps baseball card of Hoyt Wilhelm
Pitched for Mooresville in 1942, 1946-47. Pitched in 1070 major league games from 1952-1972. Ranks sixth in number of games pitched. Played in eight All-Star Games. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
5. Mooresville Moors team photo (year unknown)
Dave Jolly (front row, far left) and Hoyt Wilhelm (front row, third from left) are the only Mooresville players known to play in the major leagues.
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
6. Moor Park, former home of the minor league Mooresville Moors
Currently hosts the Mooresville Spinners, a summer collegiate league.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
