Remembering the Phoenix Firebirds, former Triple-A baseball team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Phoenix Firebirds were a Triple-A minor league baseball team active from 1966 to 1997 in the metro Phoenix area. The team, which was an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, played their home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Scottsdale Stadium. Before the Arizona Diamondbacks began play in 1998, the Firebirds were a prominent part of the local baseball scene. Historical photos of the team can be viewed, showcasing its influence on Arizona's baseball history.
- •Phoenix Firebirds existed from 1966 to 1997
- •Were affiliated with the San Francisco Giants
- •Played at Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Scottsdale Stadium
- •Team transitioned to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998
- •Historic photos available for viewing
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Remember the Phoenix Firebirds? See photos of the old Triple-A team
"The Phoenix Firebirds were the Valley's baseball team before the Arizona Diamondbacks began in 1998. See photos of the old minor league club.
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