Tar Heel League history
| Class D | 1953-1954 |
In 1953 this league was formed by the merger of the North Carolina State League and the Western Carolina League.
Teams (in alphabetical order)
Forest City Owls, 1953-1954
Hickory Rebels, 1953-1954
High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms, 1953
Lexington Indians, 1953
Lincolnton Cardinals, 1953
Marion Marauders, 1953-1954
Mooresville Moors, 1953
Salisbury Rocots, 1953
Shelby Farmers, 1953-1954
Statesville Blues, 1953
Statesville Sports, 1953