Red Springs Red Robins

The Tobacco State League expanded from six to eight teams, adding the Lumberton Cubs and Red Springs as new members for the 1947 season.

It was reported the president of the franchise was Connie Mack, with Arthur Ehlers serving as vice-president and business manager Tom Cope.

Red Springs finished 5.5 games behind the first place Sanford Spinners in the final regular season standings.

On July 12, 1950, in a notable game, John Gerace of the Lumberton Auctioneers threw a no-hitter in a 5–0 victory over the Red Robins.

Led by manager Ducky Detweiler, the Red Robins proceeded to the playoffs, losing to the Sanford Spinners 4 games to 0.

[19] The Red Springs minor league teams were noted to have played home games at Robbins Park.

The ballpark was reportedly owned by a local mill and had a capacity of 2,500, with filed dimensions (Left, Center, Right) of 350–395–350.

The ballpark was noted to have been located on State Highway 72, near Porsha Drive, Red Springs, North Carolina.