Covington Red Sox

[4] The Bluefield Orioles, Johnson City Yankees, Marion Mets and Salem Pirates joined Covington in beginning league play on June 24, 1966.

[5] Covington placed fourth in the final 1966 Appalachian League standings, playing the season under manager Rac Slider.

[5] In the final standings, the Red Sox compiled a 28–43 record, finishing 16.0 games behind the 1st place Marion Mets.

[6][3] Covington players Steve Blateric, Dick Mills and Mike Nagy advanced to play in the major leagues.

Today, the ballpark site is part of a remodeled multipurpose sports facility hosting Covington High School teams.

(2016) Covington High School. National Register of Historic Places. Covington, Virginia