The Steelers hosted minor league home games at American Legion Stadium in Florence.
Former Cincinnati Red player Lee Gamble was initially named the manager and the American Legion Ballpark was to host the team.
Lewellyn, president of the Tri-State League in attendance, Florence general manager Ed Weingarten announced Lee Gamble had resigned and was being replaced.
George Motto, an all-star player the season before with the Reidsville Luckies, was introduced as the Steelers' manager.
[8] Florence joined the Anderson Rebels, Asheville Tourists, Charlotte Hornets, Fayetteville Cubs, Knoxville Smokies, Rock Hill Chiefs and Spartanburg Peaches teams in beginning Tri-State League play on April 15, 1948.
The McClenaghan High School band performed, and a first pitch was thrown out by Mayor James (Red) Maxwell in pre–game ceremonies.
[2] On June 12, 1948, the team was in last place with a record of 22–38, when George Motto was replaced as manager by James Martin.
[16] The Florence Steelers ended the 1950 Tri–State League regular season with a record of 63–83 to place seventh, finishing.
[19] The Florence Steelers folded following the 1950 season and were replaced by the Greenville Spinners in the 1951 Tri-State League.
[21] The Florence Steelers hosted minor league home games at American Legion Stadium.