When the White Sox’s Class A affiliate in Kannapolis, N.C., kicks off its 2019 season Thursday, it will mark the final year for the Intimidators.
The team will still be around, but the nickname will be history.
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With the ballclub moving into a new ballpark in Kannapolis in 2020, new owner Andy Sandler decided to hold a contest for fans to choose a new name.
“Giving fans an even better game experience with a new team name, fresh logo and engaging mascot is a very important part of what is ahead for Kannapolis baseball and the city,” Sandler said earlier this year in a statement.