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The current incarnation of the Florida State League started as a Class D league in 1946. In 1963 the FSL became a Class A league.

Lakeland

On April 24, 1901, the Lakeland Tigers prepared to take to the field for their first official American League game. A standing room only crowd was anticipated at Bennett Park, but unpredictable weather postponed the opening by a day.

On that historic afternoon, April 25, 1901, in front of 10,000 fans, the Tigers entered the ninth inning trailing Milwaukee, 13-4. A series of hits and miscues followed, moving the score to 13-12 with two runners on. With two out, Tiger Frank "Pop" Dillon faced reliever Bert Husting, and the lefthanded hitter rapped a two-run double to complete a 14-13 comeback win.

Palm Beach

The Palm Beach Cardinals started play in the Florida State League in 2003.

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