Many sports fans are well aware that sports fans in the State of Texas frequently live and die with the sport of Football. The fans in the Lone Star State take their football very seriously and for good reason.
There is another long standing tradition in Texas that dates back many years, that being Texas League Baseball.
On January 15, 1888 the first version of the professional league was founded. The cities involved were Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston and San Antonio. Although the first few seasons were a bit rocky the league did finally get on firm footing in 1902.
Many greats have passed through the league during their careers. Many cities have held teams through the years. Among these players would be Frank Howard, Dizzy Dean, Hank Greenberg, Joe Morgan, Johnny Damon, Francisco Rodriguez, Dave Righetti and Bob Turley.
Today the league is a very strong 8 club league with teams in Corpus Christi, TX (Hooks), Frisco, TX (RoughRiders), Little Rock, AR (Arkansas Travelers), Midland, TX (RockHounds), San Antonio, TX (Missions), Springdale, AR (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Springfield, MO (Cardinals) and Tulsa, OK (Drillers). Some of the most exciting games in baseball history have been played by the league.
The big question now is will the Missions repeat as league champs in 2012?
For more on the Texas League please see their website at http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=l109
They have the best website in all of minor league baseball!!
The answer to the trivia question is the New York Gladiators played the 1961-62 season in the National Bowling League. The league only lasted the one season before folding.
The trivia question for tomorrow is in what league did the Texas Arrowheads play in during the 2004 season?
Tomorrow we will will be looking at the Cardinals football team.
Have a great day everyone, its great to be back!!!
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