independent baseball teams

2003 Promotion Spoofing Ted Williams

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Get Previous Independent Minor League Baseball Team Apparel Here Q:  In 2003, which independent minor league baseball team made national news when it ran a “Popsicle Night” spoofing cryogenically-frozen Ted Williams? A:  The Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings of the short-lived Arizona-Mexico League in June of 2003 http://www.realclearsports.com/lists/top_10_minor_league_promotions/popsicle_night.html and http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php/42289-Merged-2003-Baseball-Funnies-This-Is-Too-Funny

Independent Baseball Team Changes Name For One Week For Football

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Q:  What team in the American Association changed its name for one week out of respect for a football game? A:  The St. Paul Saints who became “The Paul” dropping both versions of the word Saint as the Minnesota Vikings were facing the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFC title game. http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/2010/01/22/twin-cities-minor-league-baseball-team-changes-name-to-show-solidarity-with-vikings/ Be sure … Read more