I too was an original manager in D5, although I did miss about 2 seasons around 1995-1996 and could not get my original franchise back when I rejoined. The original team competed in the Junior Circuit East and was the 3rd best team, that season (which was a short season), in the league. Unfortunate for the team, the 2 teams that were better also came from the Junior Circuit East (Baltimore #1 and Meknes #2). I'm also an original owner in S3 and have gotten that team back after the missed seasons.

DaveS (Suncoast Snowbirds S3, Mt Holly Lions D5)