Lock Haven Maroons

In 1897, the Maroons began play as members of the Central Pennsylvania League when the Shamokin Reds team moved to Lock Haven during the season.

Three of the Lock Haven-Williamsport games were halted after the seventh inning due to disputes on the field and in the stands.

[2] Shamokin joined the Bloomsburg Blue Jays, Milton, Pottsville, Sunbury Railroaders and Williamsport Demorest teams in beginning league play on May 15, 1887.

[3][4][5] On June 26, 1897, the Shamokin Reds, also referred to as the "Coal Barons," moved to Lock Haven with a 13–17 record.

[5][7] Future major league players Frank Gatins, Red Owens, Tom Poorman, Lew Ritter and Bill Rotes played for the 1897 Lock Haven Maroons.