Hyundai Unicorns
The Hyundai Unicorns (Korean: 현대 유니콘스) were a South Korean professional baseball team based in Suwon. They were a member of the KBO League. The Unicorns won the KBO championship four times (1998, 2000, 2003 and 2004).
| Hyundai Unicorns | |
|---|---|
| 현대 유니콘스 | |
| Information | |
| League | KBO League (1982–2007) |
| Location | Incheon (1982–1999) Suwon (2000–2007) |
| Ballpark | Suwon Baseball Stadium (1989–2007) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Folded | January 2008 |
| League championships | 1998, 2003, 2004 |
| Korean Series championships | 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Former name(s) | Sammi Superstars (1982–1985) Chungbo Pintos (1985–1987) Pacific Dolphins (1988–1995) |
| Former ballparks | Sungui Baseball Stadium (1982–1999) |
| Ownership | Hyundai |
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The Unicorns were dissolved after the 2007 season. Hyundai Unicorns' players and staff were signed in a takeover deal and became the Heroes Baseball Club. The Unicorns and the Heroes have no historical links, although the new team consisted mostly of former Unicorns players.
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