London Majors

About London Majors

London Majors is a senior baseball team located in the Blackfriars neighbourhood on Wilson Ave. Serving the local community, the team competes in the Senior Intercounty Baseball League (IBL). The organization has a long history of competitive play, having won 14 IBL Pennants and 14 IBL Championships since joining the league in 1925. Their achievements include winning the Great Lakes Baseball League Pennant in 1957, as well as multiple Ontario Baseball Association Senior 'A' and Canadian Baseball Congress Championships. The team has operated under many different names throughout its history, including the London Braves, London Red Caps, London Winery, London Silverwoods, London Seniors, London Army Team, London Diamonds, London Pontiacs, London Avcos, and London El-Morocco Majors. The current name, London Majors, was first coined by Captain Chet Smith, who managed the 1943 London Army Team. The team has maintained its military-inspired moniker since winning the IBL Pennant and Championship in 1975. The organization emphasizes the preservation of the World's Oldest Active Ball Grounds. To ensure the longevity of these grounds, the team collaborated with the City of London, Middlesex Health Unit, and Guelph Royals. The team also hosts events such as the Legacy Classic. For those interested in the team's history, the organization maintains a detailed archive of its programs dating back to 1938.