Wilmington Sailors

From 1908 to 1910, the Sailors played exclusively as members of the Class D level Eastern Carolina League, winning the 1908 pennant.

[2] The Goldsboro Giants, Kinston, New Bern, Raleigh Red Birds and Wilson Tobacconists teams joined Wilmington in beginning league play on June 8, 1908.

[3][4] The Wilmington's "Sailors" nickname corresponds with local geography and industry, as the city is located on the Atlantic Ocean, hosting an historic port, shipbuilding and recreational boating.

Meeting the Wilson Tobacconists, winners of the first half pennant in the finals, Wilmington lost.

Wilmington was managed by Bert Kila and finished 5.5 games behind the first place Fayetteville Highlanders in the overall standings.