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Magic Valley Cowboys
The Magic Valley Cowboys were a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League for a total of 17 seasons between 1952 and 1971. The team was based in Twin Falls, Idaho — the largest city within the Magic Valley region — and succeeded the Twin Falls Cowboys. The team played at Jaycee Field, located in the northeast corner of the city's Harmon Park. History The Magic Valley Cowboys competed at the Class C level (1952–58, 1961–62), the Class A level (1963), and the Rookie level (1964–66, 1968–71). At different times, they were affiliated with four National League teams; the Chicago Cubs (1954–58), the Philadelphia Phillies (1961–63), the San Francisco Giants (1964–66), and the Atlanta Braves (1968–70). Magic Valley's one league championship came in 1955, when the Cowboys finished the regular season in fourth place, then defeated the Boise Braves and the Pocatello Bannocks in the playoffs. Season records All-stars Notable alumni * Dick Allen * Larv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Record
The ''Independent Record'' (often abbreviated to ''IR'') is a daily newspaper printed and distributed in Helena, Montana. The newspaper is part of the Lee Enterprises group. History The roots of the ''IR'' lie in two newspapers that were founded in 1867, ''The Daily Herald'' of Helena and ''The Weekly Independent'' of Deer Lodge. ''The Daily Herald'' started publishing in Helena on August 2, 1867. ''The Weekly Independent'' started publishing in Deer Lodge on October 12, 1867, and then moved to Helena in March 1874, and began publication as ''The Daily Independent'', and then, in 1875, as ''The Helena Independent''. The ''Herald'' later merged with ''The Montana Daily Record'', which was founded in August 1900. The new publication was renamed ''The Montana Record-Herald''. Additionally, on November 22, 1943, another merger followed: this time with ''The Helena Independent'', to become the ''Independent Record''. After over thirty years of ownership by the Anaconda Copper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey Rivers
John Milton "Mickey" Rivers (born October 30, 1948) is an American former baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1984 for the California Angels, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. As a member of the Yankees, he was part of two World Series championship teams, both wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers, in and . "Mick The Quick" was generally known as a speedy leadoff hitter who made contact and was an excellent center fielder, with a below-average throwing arm. Career Rivers graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 1967. The legend of "Mick the Quick" began during his amateur days at Miami Dade Community College. A fast and athletic outfielder, Rivers emerged as one of the team stars, but once disappeared just moments before the start of a game. His teammates and coaches later discovered Rivers asleep under a nearby tree. Originally signed by the Atlanta Braves, Rivers began his big league career in 1970 with the Angels, playing center f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Reynolds (baseball)
Robert Allen Reynolds (born January 21, 1947) is a former middle relief pitcher, middle-relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between and . He batted and threw right-handed. Listed at , 205 lb., Reynolds was nicknamed "Bullet" as he could throw a baseball over 100 mph. Career Reynolds was drafted out of Ingraham High School in Seattle, WA. He was a first round pick (18th overall) in the 1966 June amateur baseball draft, and spent 15 seasons in professional baseball. After being drafted by the San Francisco Giants, he was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 1968 MLB expansion draft. Reynolds reached the majors in 1969 with the Expos, spending one year with them, appearing in only one MLB game in his big league debut, before moving on to the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians. His most productive season came in with Baltimore, when he recorded seven win (baseball), wins against five loss (ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Harrell
John Robert Harrell (born November 27, 1947) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1883 as the New Yor ... in 1969."John Harrell Statistics and History" ''baseball-reference.com''. Retrieved 2011-02-26. References External links 1947 births Living people[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Johnson
Alexander Johnson (December 7, 1942 – February 28, 2015) was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), from to , for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers. He was the National League Comeback Player of the Year in and an American League All-Star and batting champion in . His brother, Ron, was an NFL running back, most notably for the New York Giants. Early years Johnson was born in Helena, Arkansas, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan with his two brothers and sisters. One brother Ron Johnson, was an NFL running back from 1969-76. Alex played sandlot ball with Bill Freehan, Willie Horton, and Dennis Ribant. Johnson attended Northwestern High School, where he excelled as an offensive lineman for the school's football team. He received a scholarship offer to attend Michigan State University to play football for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Phillips (first Baseman)
Jack Dorn Phillips (September 6, 1921 – August 30, 2009) was an American professional baseball player whose career extended from 1943 to 1959. In the Major Leagues, he was a backup first baseman who played for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at tall and , Phillips batted and threw right-handed, and was nicknamed "Stretch" for his flexibility when covering first base. Early years A native of Clarence, New York, Phillips graduated from Lancaster High School in 1939 and Clarkson University in 1943. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Baseball career Phillips entered the majors in 1947 with the New York Yankees, playing for them two and half years joining the Pittsburgh Pirates (1949–52) and Detroit Tigers (1955–57). His most productive season came in 1956 with the Tigers, when he posted career numbers in home runs (5), runs scored (25) and runs batted in (34), while hitting for a .293 average in 69 games. The highlight of Phillips’ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolfo Phillips
Adolfo Emilio Phillips López (December 16, 1941), is a Panamanian former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and Cleveland Indians from to . While with the Cubs, on June 11, 1967, in the second game of a doubleheader (baseball), doubleheader at Wrigley Field, Phillips hit three home runs in the Cubs' 18–10 victory over the New York Mets. The home runs came in three consecutive at-bats; not until Tuffy Rhodes in , would a Cub hit three home runs in a game at Wrigley in three consecutive trips to the plate. References External links Adolfo Phillips at SABR (Baseball BioProject) 1941 births Living people Arizona Instructional League Cubs players Arkansas Travelers players Chattanooga Lookouts players Chicago Cubs players Cleveland Indians players Diablos Rojos del México players Dothan Phillies players Magic Valley Cowboys players Major League Baseball outfielders Major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Allen
Harold Andrew "Hank" Allen (born July 23, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player who appeared in Major League Baseball, primarily as an outfielder, for the Washington Senators (–), Milwaukee Brewers () and Chicago White Sox (–). Born in Wampum, Pennsylvania, Allen threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed . He is the elder brother of Dick Allen, a seven-time All-Star, 1964 National League Rookie of the Year and 1972 American League Most Valuable Player, and Ron Allen, who had a brief MLB career. As of September 2006, the Allen brothers ranked 11th in the MLB brother-combination, home run list with 358 dingers (out of more than 350 combinations all-time). Like his brothers, Hank Allen signed his first pro contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, but after five years (1960–1964) in the Phillie farm system his contract was sold to the Senators in January 1965. In his first taste of big-league service, in September 1966, he posted a torrid . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Costen Shockley
John Costen Shockley (February 8, 1942 – May 30, 2022) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 51 Major League games for the Philadelphia Phillies (1964) and Los Angeles Angels (1965). A first baseman who batted and threw left-handed, Shockley was listed as tall and . Early life Shockley was born on February 8, 1942, in Georgetown, Delaware. He was the eldest of seven children, and was named after two of his great-grandfathers. As a youth, he was a star player in the PONY Leagues. Beginning in seventh grade, Shockley attended Georgetown High School in Delaware, where he competed in football, baseball, and basketball. In football, which he stated was his favorite sport, Shockley played on offense at running back, at linebacker on defense, and also was the team's kicking specialist. In basketball, Shockley led the team in scoring as a junior and as a senior, averaging 27.5 points-per-game with his "nifty one-handed jump shot" in 1958–59 and placing fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Buzhardt
John William Buzhardt (August 17, 1936 – June 15, 2008) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros from through . Career Buzahrdt's 15-year pro career began in the Cubs' farm system in 1954. His best MLB season came while pitching for the White Sox, when he won 13 games and lost eight. Buzhardt's career win–loss record was 71–96 and he had a 3.66 earned run average (ERA). The , Buzhardt appeared in 326 MLB games, 200 as a starting pitcher, with 44 complete games and 15 shutouts; in 1,490 innings pitched, he struck out 678, allowing 1,425 hits and 457 bases on balls. On June 21, 1959, while pitching for the Cubs, Buzhardt pitched a 4–0 one-hitter against the Phillies, allowing only a third-inning single by Carl Sawatski, and facing just 28 batters (one over the minimum). On July 28, 1961, in the second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello () is the county seat of and largest city in Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Bannock County. As of the 2020 census the population of Pocatello was 56,320. Pocatello is the fifth-largest city in the state, just behind Idaho Falls. In 2007, Pocatello was ranked twentieth on ''Forbes'' list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and the manufacturing facility of ON Semiconductor. The city is at an elevation of above sea level and is served by the Pocatello Regional Airport. History Indigenous tribes Shoshone and Bannock Indigenous tribes inhabited southeastern Idaho for hundreds of years before the trek by Lewis and Clark across Idaho in 1805. Their reports of the many riches of the region attracted fur t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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