Ellis was sent down to the Macon Peaches of the Southern League, which Ellis believed was due to the length of his hair.
The Macon Peaches also fared a lot worse than expected.
The Macon Peaches was the predominant name of the American minor league baseball franchise representing Macon, Georgia, during the 20th century.
An independent league baseball team called the Macon Peaches played in the 21st century Southeastern League in 2003.
After the class-A Braves moved to Rome in 2002, the following season saw another team called the Macon Peaches.
However, he was born in Macon, Georgia while his father, Gerry Reimer, was playing in the minor leagues for the Macon Peaches.
After 1977, Pemberton did not play again in organized baseball until 1980, when he played for the unaffiliated A level Macon Peaches of the South Atlantic League.
In 1962, he was with the Macon Peaches.
The Macon Peaches, now the Macon Braves, wore a vivid peach color, years back, which was pink enough for me.
He was then sent to play with several minor-league teams, including the Macon Peaches.