The opening of the Erie Canal in 1821 was forever immortalized in pigball lore with the founding of the Canal PC of Erie in 1896, 75 years after the canal's opening. In the pre-NPL days, the Diggers plugged away in the lower levels, occasionally being dropped from the PL altogether. With all other main Pennsylvania cities included in the new Atlantic Division, the Diggers expect to draw larger crowds than they have enjoyed in recent years. The club's mascot, Digger from the Shirt Tales cartoon, is a crowd favorite with kids.
Club Name: Canal PC
Nickname: Erie Diggers
Colors: Brown, Sky Blue & Old Gold
Supplier: Starter
Jersey Sponsor: Wabtec
Home Ground: Erie Insurance Stadium(28,171)
Radio: WJET AM 1400