Sanford Spinners

Today, the nickname has been revived by the "Sanford Spinners" amateur collegiate summer baseball team, who have played as members of the Old North State League from 2021 to Present.

The Danville-Schoolfield Leafs, Leaksville-Draper-Spray Triplets, Martinsville Manufacturers, Mayodan Millers and Mt.

[4][5][6][7] Sanford pitcher Dave Odom led the Bi-State League with both 16 wins and 190 strikeouts.

The Angier-Fuquay Springs Bulls, Clinton Blues, Dunn-Erwin Twins, Smithfield-Selma Leafs and Wilmington Pirates joined Sanford in league play.

[4][12][13] Orville Nesselrode of Sanford led the Tobacco State League with 30 home runs and 150 RBI.

Isenhour, Jr. was president of the Sanford Spinners, with Sam Allen serving as business manager for the franchise.

Playing in the eight–team league, Sanford ended the regular season in first place with a 86–39 record under Zeb Harrington, who would manage the team for the remainder of its existence.

With an 80–56 record under manager Zeb Harrington, Sanford finished 5.0 games ahead of the second place Wilmington Pirates.

[4] Orville Nesselrode had reportedly suffered frostbite in World War II and wasn't considered a major league prospect.

Following his playing career, Nesselrode settled in Sanford, North Carolina, opening a service station in 1954.

“Hank’s,” service station was located at the corner of Endor (Horner) and Carthage Street in downtown Sanford.

[4][22] [23] The Sanford Spinners came back on April 6, 2021, and Hosted their first game at Tramway part on July 7, 2021 against the Fayetteville Chutes.