The nickname corresponds to Palmyra having been home to Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Palmyra "Mormans" (the spelling is also "Mormons" in other references) began play in the six–team, Class C level New York State League in 1897.
[1] The Auburn Maroons, Batavia Giants, Canandaigua Rustlers, Cortland Hirelings and Lyons teams joined Palmyra in beginning league play on May 12, 1897.
Palmyra was home to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The letter was addressed to J.C. Coates, who was on the board of directors as listed on the letterhead for the "Palmyra Base Ball Association Season of 1897."
"[6][7] The 1897 Palmyra Mormons ended their first season of play in second place in the New York State League.
[8][9] Palmyra continued play in the 1898 New York State League, before the franchise relocated during the season.