Fitchburg, Massachusetts minor league baseball history

Playing under manager Ed Norton, the Fitchburg/Lawrence team had an overall record of 3–14 when the franchise disbanded on June 1, 1899.

[6][7] In 1914, Fitchburg rejoined the eight–team Class B level New England League, with the team relocating during the season and finishing last in the standings.

Playing under manager Fred Lake, Fitchburg/Manchester finished 48.0 games behind the first place Lawrence Barristers.

Fitchburg ended the season with a record of 46–89 to place eighth, playing under manager Hugh McCune.

The team was managed by Jack Mack and John Flynn, finishing 54.0 games behind the first place New Haven Indians.

[19][20][21][22] Olympic Champion, former major league player and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jim Thorpe played for the 1922 Boosters, in his final professional baseball season at age 35.

It was reported that Thorpe was recruited to Fitchburg by team owner John Kiernan after being released by the Hartford Senators of the Eastern League.

The Fitchburg "Wanderers" had a short appearance as members of the Class B New England League.

The team placed eighth in the standings, playing under managers Jack Driscoll and William McDonough.