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| Autographed 2003 Camden Riversharks Choice Team Set |
With the announcement that the Camden Riversharks have
ceased operations, I would like to reflect back to a time when they were one of
the class teams of the Atlantic League. From 2002 to 2004 the Riversharks had
close to a .600 winning percentage; reaching the post season three times
consecutively. Their roster was a Who’s Who of Atlantic League greats including:
Lincoln Mikkelsen:
Arguable the greatest pitcher in Atlantic League History. Twice named the Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year (2002, 2006), once the Atlantic League
Player of the Year (2006) and a deliver a no hitter on June 16th,
2006. Third place on Atlantic League career list in Innings Pitched (866.1),
Wins (62) and Strikeouts (577).
Ben Simon: The
Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year in 2003. Pitched three complete-game
shutouts that year a season record that still stands.
Ryan Schurman:
One of the best pitchers in Atlantic League history. In the 5th
position all time in career Innings Pitched (710.0), Wins (45) and Strikeouts
(473).
Francisco Morales:
Arguably the greatest catcher in Atlantic League history. 73 home runs and 312 RBI’s in four Atlantic League seasons.
Brad Strauss: On
many top-ten career offensive lists for the Atlantic League.
Dwight Maness: Arguably the best combination of power and speed the Atlantic League has even seen. In
the Atlantic League top-ten career lists for many offensive categories.
Kevin Jordan:
Seven-year Major League Veteran with Philadelphia Phillies. Played with
Riversharks for parts of three seasons (2003-05).
Wayne Krenchicki:
Manager of Camden; eight-year Major League Veternan with Orioles, Tigers, Reds
and Expos.
