the cape league reorganized in 1946 after a hiatus during world war ii, and orleans began play in the revived league in 1947. the team was originally known as the orleans sparklers, but soon became known as the orleans red sox. orleans dominated the post-war period, winning a total of seven league championships between 1947 and 1957, including back to back titles in 1949 and 1950, and again in 1952 and 1953.