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McAllen Packers
The McAllen Packers were a minor league baseball franchise based in McAllen, Texas. In 1938, the Packers played as members of the Class D level Texas Valley League, hosting home games at Legion Park. History The Packers were preceded by the 1931 McAllen Palms, who played one season as members of the Class D level Rio Grande Valley League, winning the league championship in a shortened season, as the league folded following the season. The McAllen "Packers" began minor league play as members of the 1938 Texas Valley League. After a nine–season hiatus, the Texas Valley League reformed as a six–team Class D level league, with the Brownsville Charros, Corpus Christi Spudders, Harlingen Hubs, Refugio Oilers and Taft Cardinals joining McAllen as league members, beginning play on April 14, 1938. The "Packers" nickname ties to the local agriculture industry in McAllen and the surrounding region. In the era, numerous packing facilities were in operation to pack produce for di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taft Cardinals
The Taft Cardinals were a minor league baseball franchise based in Taft, Texas. In 1938, the Cardinals played as members of the Class D (baseball), Class D level Texas Valley League in their only season of minor league play, qualifying for the playoffs. Taft hosted home minor league games at the Taft High School (Texas), Taft High School Field. History The Taft Cardinals began minor league play in the 1938 Texas Valley League. After a nine-season hiatus, the 1938 Texas Valley League reformed as a six–team Class D (baseball), Class D level league, with the Brownsville Charros, Corpus Christi Spudders, Harlingen Hubs, McAllen Packers and Refugio Oilers joining Taft as the league members. In their opening game, Taft was defeated by the Brownsville Charros by the score of 8–5. After beginning league play on April 14, 1938, the Cardinals finished the season in 3rd place, qualifying for the Texas Valley League playoffs, in their only season of play. Taft finished the 1938 regular se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
