[1] The 1987 Norfolk Jewels began play as members of the eight–team, Class A level, Atlantic League.
[2] Norfolk joined the Hartford Bluebirds, Lancaster Maroons, Newark Colts, Paterson Silk Weavers, Philadelphia Athletics, Reading Coal Heavers and Richmond Bluebirds in beginning league play on April 26, 1897.
[5] Norfolk finished 25.5 games behind the 1st place Lancaster Maroons in the final standings.
Bain Field in Norfolk, was originally called "League Park."
The date League Park was constructed is unknown, but newspaper coverage for baseball games there started as early as 1894.