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glenn · 08-14-2006, 09:16 PM

A spokesman for the American Baseball League announced today the results of the voting, along with general information regarding the teams in the Eastern League Central Division

Detroit Mustangs

Owner: William Clay Ford

Ford is grandson to auto pioneer Henry Ford, and has owned the NFL’s Detroit Lions since 1963. Ford thought it was important to make sure Detroit continues to have a professional baseball team, “The city of Detroit has had a professional baseball since 1901, and I felt it was important for baseball fans in Detroit to continue to be able to have a team to root for. We look forward to fielding a competitive team and bringing another championship to the city of Detroit.”

General Manager: Hank Peters

Peters served as Vice President/Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Indians for five years, and served as General Manager for the Kansas City Athletics for one year during the 1965 season.

Manager: Ralph Houk

Houk spent 10 years with the New York Yankees, acting as both manager and general manager, twice winning the World Series. A former Major League catcher with the Yankees, Houk is well known for being a “player’s manager”.

Stadium: Tiger Stadium

The Mustangs signed a 10 year lease to play their games at Tiger Stadium with the city of Detroit, which recently purchased the stadium from the Detroit Tigers.

Chicago Colts

Owner: Jerry Reisendorf

The Colts were purchased by Chicago native Jerry Reisendorf, who is an Attorney and CPA, who made his money in the Chicago real estate market. Reisendorf selected the Colts nickname to honor the National League team that played in the city from 1890-1897.

General Manager: John Quinn

Quinn was the longtime general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Braves. Quinn was fired at the start of the 1973 season, when he protested the use of replacement players.

Manager: Bob Lemon

Former Indians pitcher, and probable Hall of Famer has been named the Colts Manager. Lemon spent two and a half seasons as skipper of the Kansas City Royals, and after a rough first season finishing 46-64, made a respectable turn around the second season, posting a 85-76 record.

Stadium: Comiskey Park

The Colts will be playing their home games at Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910 and was home to the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Storm

Owner: Bill Veeck

The Chicago Storm was purchased by a group of investors led by Chicago native Bill Veeck. Veeck is well known for his publicity stunts, and innovations he brought to the game of baseball. Veeck a former owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox, was the only Major League owner to testify in support of Curt Flood, during Flood’s free agency attempt.

General Manager: Joe Brown

Brown spent 17 years as General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was responsible for helping the Pirates turn around the direction of the club, and winning the 1960 World Series.

Manager: Chuck Tanner

The Storm brought aboard former White Sox manager Chuck Tanner, who led the team during 1971 and 1972.

Stadium: Wrigley Field

Veeck used his influence to work out a deal with the former owner of the Chicago Cubs to play their home games at the legendary Wrigley Field. Veeck’s father was former president of the Chicago Cubs, and while working as a junior groundskeeper at Wrigley, it was Veeck who was responsible for planting the ivy on the outfield walls.

Cincinatti Locomotives

Owner: Ted Turner

Ted Turner, is president of Turner Broadcasting Services, was born in Cincinnati in 1938.

General Manager: Dick Walsh

The Locomotives brought aboard former California General Manager Dick Walsh to assume the same position with the team.

Manager: Sparky Anderson

Anderson led the Cincinatti Reds to the National League pennant in his first season as manager in 1970.

Stadium: Riverfront Stadium

The Locomotives will be playing their games at Riverfront Stadium, built in 1970.

St. Louis Redbirds

Owner: Robert Howsam

Former general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinatti Reds, Howsam was a co-founder of the Denver Broncos, one of the eight original AFL franchises. Howsam also played a key role in baseball’s Continental League, which never played a game, but was responsible for forcing Major League Baseball to expand from 16-20 teams in 1961-1962.

General Manager: Bing Devine

Howsam brought onboard former Cardinals General Manager Bing Devine, who was both replaced by Howsam, and then succeeded Howsam when he left the team.

Manager: Whitey Herzog

The Redbirds are going with a rookie manager, Whitey Herzog, who was a former Major League outfielder who spent parts of eight seasons with four teams during his playing career.

Stadium: Busch Stadium II

The Redbirds will be playing their home games at Busch Stadium II, which opened in 1966.

08-14-2006, 09:16 PM	#43 (permalink)
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	October 15th, 1973 A spokesman for the American Baseball League announced today the results of the voting, along with general information regarding the teams in the Eastern League Central Division Detroit Mustangs Owner: William Clay Ford Ford is grandson to auto pioneer Henry Ford, and has owned the NFL’s Detroit Lions since 1963. Ford thought it was important to make sure Detroit continues to have a professional baseball team, “The city of Detroit has had a professional baseball since 1901, and I felt it was important for baseball fans in Detroit to continue to be able to have a team to root for. We look forward to fielding a competitive team and bringing another championship to the city of Detroit.” General Manager: Hank Peters Peters served as Vice President/Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Indians for five years, and served as General Manager for the Kansas City Athletics for one year during the 1965 season. Manager: Ralph Houk Houk spent 10 years with the New York Yankees, acting as both manager and general manager, twice winning the World Series. A former Major League catcher with the Yankees, Houk is well known for being a “player’s manager”. Stadium: Tiger Stadium The Mustangs signed a 10 year lease to play their games at Tiger Stadium with the city of Detroit, which recently purchased the stadium from the Detroit Tigers. Chicago Colts Owner: Jerry Reisendorf The Colts were purchased by Chicago native Jerry Reisendorf, who is an Attorney and CPA, who made his money in the Chicago real estate market. Reisendorf selected the Colts nickname to honor the National League team that played in the city from 1890-1897. General Manager: John Quinn Quinn was the longtime general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Braves. Quinn was fired at the start of the 1973 season, when he protested the use of replacement players. Manager: Bob Lemon Former Indians pitcher, and probable Hall of Famer has been named the Colts Manager. Lemon spent two and a half seasons as skipper of the Kansas City Royals, and after a rough first season finishing 46-64, made a respectable turn around the second season, posting a 85-76 record. Stadium: Comiskey Park The Colts will be playing their home games at Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910 and was home to the Chicago White Sox. Chicago Storm Owner: Bill Veeck The Chicago Storm was purchased by a group of investors led by Chicago native Bill Veeck. Veeck is well known for his publicity stunts, and innovations he brought to the game of baseball. Veeck a former owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox, was the only Major League owner to testify in support of Curt Flood, during Flood’s free agency attempt. General Manager: Joe Brown Brown spent 17 years as General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was responsible for helping the Pirates turn around the direction of the club, and winning the 1960 World Series. Manager: Chuck Tanner The Storm brought aboard former White Sox manager Chuck Tanner, who led the team during 1971 and 1972. Stadium: Wrigley Field Veeck used his influence to work out a deal with the former owner of the Chicago Cubs to play their home games at the legendary Wrigley Field. Veeck’s father was former president of the Chicago Cubs, and while working as a junior groundskeeper at Wrigley, it was Veeck who was responsible for planting the ivy on the outfield walls. Cincinatti Locomotives Owner: Ted Turner Ted Turner, is president of Turner Broadcasting Services, was born in Cincinnati in 1938. General Manager: Dick Walsh The Locomotives brought aboard former California General Manager Dick Walsh to assume the same position with the team. Manager: Sparky Anderson Anderson led the Cincinatti Reds to the National League pennant in his first season as manager in 1970. Stadium: Riverfront Stadium The Locomotives will be playing their games at Riverfront Stadium, built in 1970. St. Louis Redbirds Owner: Robert Howsam Former general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinatti Reds, Howsam was a co-founder of the Denver Broncos, one of the eight original AFL franchises. Howsam also played a key role in baseball’s Continental League, which never played a game, but was responsible for forcing Major League Baseball to expand from 16-20 teams in 1961-1962. General Manager: Bing Devine Howsam brought onboard former Cardinals General Manager Bing Devine, who was both replaced by Howsam, and then succeeded Howsam when he left the team. Manager: Whitey Herzog The Redbirds are going with a rookie manager, Whitey Herzog, who was a former Major League outfielder who spent parts of eight seasons with four teams during his playing career. Stadium: Busch Stadium II The Redbirds will be playing their home games at Busch Stadium II, which opened in 1966.