The Galveston Buccaneers were a Minor League Baseball team that existed from 1931 to 1937. Based in

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, United States, they played in the Texas League. Their home ballpark was Moody Stadium. Notable players include

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, Beau Bell, Wally Moses and Harry Brecheen. In 1934, they were the league champions. From 1933 to 1935, the Buccaneers were in the playoffs for the Texas League title. In 1933, they were the runners-up in the Championship Series to the

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. In 1934, Galveston captured only its third Texas League crown; the other titles were in 1890 and 1899. In 1935, the Buccaneers finished third with an 86–75 record but were defeated in the first round of the playoffs. The Galveston Buccaneers were the subject of a 2015 book, "The Galveston Buccaneers" by Kris Rutherford, Arcadia Publishing, ISBN No. 162619873. Galveston was also home to the

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(1950-1955), Galveston Sand Crabs (1889-1890, 1892, 1897-99, 1907-1911, 1922-1924),

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(1912-17, 1919-1921) and

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(1888).

Notable players

* Jack Mealey (born 1899) -- minor league baseball catcher, who also managed in the minor leagues and served as president of the Sooner State League

Sources

* "Baseball in the Lone Star State: Texas League's Greatest Hits," Tom Kayser and David King,

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2005

References

{{Reflist Baseball teams established in 1931 Defunct Texas League teams History of Galveston, Texas Defunct baseball teams in Texas Sports in Galveston, Texas 1931 establishments in Texas 1937 disestablishments in Texas Sports clubs disestablished in 1937 Baseball teams disestablished in 1937