The Burlington Sock Puppets, who’ve performed within the collegiate summer time degree Appalachian League since 2021, launched a second staff that can play within the Previous North State League, the Burlington Sock Pups. The announcement comes per week after the Danville Otterbots made an analogous transfer, conjuring the Danville Dairy Daddies into existence to a lot social media acclaim.
“Adding an additional 13 home games to go along with our 24 Appalachian League home games is a big win for our community and our fans,” mentioned staff proprietor Ryan Keur, quoted on the team’s website.
Not like the connection between the Dairy Daddies and the Otterbots, the Sock Pups’ model is predicated closely on the Sock Puppets’ identification. The brand includes a character created by Dan Simon of Studio Simon, who additionally created the Sock Puppets’ authentic model, up to date by the staff to incorporate a roundel and different marks.
The Sock Pups will make their debut Might 24.
