Akron RubberDucks

Akron RubberDucks
Akron RubberDucks
Founded in 1923 ; Akron, Ohio ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Double-A (1967–present)
Previous classes	Class A (1964–1966); Class AA (1963); Class A (1933–1962); Class B (1923–1932);
League	Eastern League (1967–present)
Division	Southwest Division
Previous leagues	New York–Penn League (1964–1966); Eastern League (1938–1963); New York–Penn League (1923–1937);
Major league affiliations
Team	Cleveland Indians / Guardians (1989–present)
Previous teams	Seattle Mariners (1988); Cincinnati Reds (1984–1987); Pittsburgh Pirates (1983); Oakland Athletics (1980–1982); New York Yankees (1965–1979, 1932–1961); Milwaukee Braves (1964); Kansas City Athletics (1962–1963);
Minor league titles
League titles (23)	1929; 1933; 1935; 1940; 1944; 1949; 1952; 1953; 1965; 1967; 1972; 1976; 1977; 1979; 1984; 1985; 1986; 2003; 2005; 2009; 2012; 2016; 2021;
Division titles (16)	1972; 1976; 1977; 1979; 1982; 1983; 1992; 1998; 2002; 2003; 2005; 2006; 2009; 2012; 2016; 2021;
Team data
Name	Akron RubberDucks (2014–present)
Previous names	Akron Aeros (1997–2013); Canton-Akron Indians (1989–1996); Vermont Mariners (1988); Vermont Reds (1984–1987); Lynn Pirates (1983); Lynn Sailors (1980–1982); West Haven Yankees (1972–1979); Manchester Yankees (1969-1971); Binghamton Triplets (1923-1968);
Colors	Black, blue, orange, yellow, white;
Mascot	Webster (2014-present);; Rubberta (2016-present);; Orbit (1997-present);; Homer (2011-present)
Ballpark	Canal Park (1997–present)
Previous parks	Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium (1989-1996); Centennial Field (1984-1988); Fraser Field (1980-1983); Quigley_Stadium (1972-1979); Gill Stadium (1969-1971); Johnson Field (1923-1968);
Owner(s)/; Operator(s)	Ken Babby
General manager	Jim Pfander
Manager	Greg DiCenzo

The Akron RubberDucks are a Minor League Baseball team based in Akron, Ohio. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 7,630 fans. The nickname "RubberDucks" refers to Akron's history in the rubber industry, in particular as the birthplace of tire and rubber companies such as Goodyear, Firestone, B.F. Goodrich and General Tire.

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