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glenn · 08-15-2006, 07:17 PM

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

Houston Stars

Owner: Bud Adams

Bud Adams, owner of the Houston Oilers, was also one of the initial investors involved in the American Football League.

General Manager: Paul Owens

The Stars will employ former Phillies Director of Player Development and General Manager as their new General Manager.

Manager: Frank Lucchessi

The Stars will be managed by former Phillies skipper Frank Luchessi.

Stadium: Astrodome

The Stars will be playing their games at the Astrodome, which opened in 1965, and is current home to the NFL’s Houston Oilers, and former home to the Houston Astros.

Dallas Mavericks

Owner: Lamar Hunt

Hunt, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, was elected to the professional football Hall of Fame in 1972. Hunt was one of the initial investors involved in the American Football League. In 1970, a group of investors led by hunt failed in their attempts to purchase the Seattle Pilots.

General Manager: Lou Gorman

Gorman, former Director of Player Development for the Kansas City Royals, will act as General Manager for the Mavericks.

Manager: Billy Martin

Former Detroit Tigers skipper, and Major Leaguer will take over as skipper of the Dallas Mavericks.

Stadium: Arlington Stadium

The Mavericks will share Arlington Stadium with the Fort Worth Cowboys. Arlington Stadium, owned by the city of Arlington, opened in 1965.

San Antonio Wranglers

Owner: Rupert Murdoch

Australian born business man, Rupert Murdoch, recently expanded his media enterprise into the United States with the purchase of the San-Antonio Express News. Murdoch felt bringing a professional baseball team to San Antonio would be good for both the city, and the newspaper.

General Manager: Joe Burke

San Antonio brought on former Texas Rangers General Manager Joe Burke to act in the same capacity.

Manager: Bill Virdon

Virdon spent 12 seasons in the Major Leagues roaming the outfield, including the last eleven for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Virdon began has managerial career with the Pirate during the 1972 season, and had the team in first place when the lockout occurred.

Stadium: Mission Stadium

The Wranglers managed to salvage Mission Stadium, which was set for destruction during 1974. A former AA stadium, and home to the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League, was built in 1947. The Wranglers plan to address the feasibility of playing their home games in a former minor league stadium, while the team looks for funding for a new stadium.

Austin Westerners

Owner: Jerry Jones

Jones is the owner of a gas and oil exploration business. He earlier passed on opportunity to own San Diego Chargers. The Westerners are one of two American Baseball League teams not only trying to succeed in the new league, but in a city that has never had a professional baseball team. Jones had a couple comments on the situation, “We look forward to the challenge of bringing another professional baseball team to the great state of Texas. Major League Baseball ignored the state of Texas for far too long. We are pleased that the American Baseball League recognizes the potential for professional baseball throughout the state of Texas.”

General Manager: Dan O’Brien

With a rookie owner, and a city where professional baseball never existed, the Westerners went with rookie General Manager Dan O’Brien. O’Brien has several years of experience in Minor League Baseball, but has no experience running a team at any level, or professional baseball experience.

Manager: John McNamara

The Westerns signed former Oakland Athletics skipper John McNamara to lead the team. A quiet man, with good baseball knowledge, was fired by the A’s for being “too nice” despite leading the team to a second place finish in 1970.

Stadium: Memorial Stadium

The Westerners will be playing their games at Texas Memorial Stadium, which opened in 1924 and is home to the University of Texas’ College Football team. Memorial Stadium will have the largest capacity of any American League Baseball stadium. Capacity for baseball games is not known yet, but the stadium can hold 81,816 for football games.

Fort Worth Cowboys

Owner: Marvin Davis

The Fort Worth Cowboys will be run by Marvin Davis, another oil tycoon. Davis has previously attempted to bring a professional baseball team to Denver, causing concern among fellow owners and Fort Worth citizens about his long term intentions. There are questions about the Dallas metropolitan area not being large enough to support two professional baseball teams, which many feel will give Davis the opportunity to relocate the team to Denver. Davis attempted to ease those concerns, “If we didn’t believe that the Dallas area was not large enough to support two teams, we would not have based the team in Fort Worth. Our intention is to play baseball in Fort Worth, not Denver.”

General Manager: Roland Hemond

Davis brought about Roland Hemond as General Manager, and issued this vote of confidence, “Roland has been around baseball for a long time, and has experience in many facets of the game. He brings experience as Scouting Director, Director of Player Development, and Assistant General Manager. The next logical step for Roland is General Manager, which we feel he is ready for.”

Manager: Charlie Fox

The Cowboys will be lead by Charlie Fox on the field. Fox, a former catcher, who briefly appeared in the majors, has good baseball knowledge, and in two and a half seasons at the helm of the San Francisco Giants, led a turnaround that saw them win their division in 1971.

Stadium: Arlington Stadium

The Cowboys will share Arlington Stadium with the Dallas Mavericks. Arlington Stadium, owned by the city of Arlington, opened in 1965.

08-15-2006, 07:17 PM	#44 (permalink)
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	October 22nd, 1973 A spokesman for the American Baseball League announced today the results of the voting, along with general information regarding the teams in the Western League Southwest Division Houston Stars Owner: Bud Adams Bud Adams, owner of the Houston Oilers, was also one of the initial investors involved in the American Football League. General Manager: Paul Owens The Stars will employ former Phillies Director of Player Development and General Manager as their new General Manager. Manager: Frank Lucchessi The Stars will be managed by former Phillies skipper Frank Luchessi. Stadium: Astrodome The Stars will be playing their games at the Astrodome, which opened in 1965, and is current home to the NFL’s Houston Oilers, and former home to the Houston Astros. Dallas Mavericks Owner: Lamar Hunt Hunt, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, was elected to the professional football Hall of Fame in 1972. Hunt was one of the initial investors involved in the American Football League. In 1970, a group of investors led by hunt failed in their attempts to purchase the Seattle Pilots. General Manager: Lou Gorman Gorman, former Director of Player Development for the Kansas City Royals, will act as General Manager for the Mavericks. Manager: Billy Martin Former Detroit Tigers skipper, and Major Leaguer will take over as skipper of the Dallas Mavericks. Stadium: Arlington Stadium The Mavericks will share Arlington Stadium with the Fort Worth Cowboys. Arlington Stadium, owned by the city of Arlington, opened in 1965. San Antonio Wranglers Owner: Rupert Murdoch Australian born business man, Rupert Murdoch, recently expanded his media enterprise into the United States with the purchase of the San-Antonio Express News. Murdoch felt bringing a professional baseball team to San Antonio would be good for both the city, and the newspaper. General Manager: Joe Burke San Antonio brought on former Texas Rangers General Manager Joe Burke to act in the same capacity. Manager: Bill Virdon Virdon spent 12 seasons in the Major Leagues roaming the outfield, including the last eleven for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Virdon began has managerial career with the Pirate during the 1972 season, and had the team in first place when the lockout occurred. Stadium: Mission Stadium The Wranglers managed to salvage Mission Stadium, which was set for destruction during 1974. A former AA stadium, and home to the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League, was built in 1947. The Wranglers plan to address the feasibility of playing their home games in a former minor league stadium, while the team looks for funding for a new stadium. Austin Westerners Owner: Jerry Jones Jones is the owner of a gas and oil exploration business. He earlier passed on opportunity to own San Diego Chargers. The Westerners are one of two American Baseball League teams not only trying to succeed in the new league, but in a city that has never had a professional baseball team. Jones had a couple comments on the situation, “We look forward to the challenge of bringing another professional baseball team to the great state of Texas. Major League Baseball ignored the state of Texas for far too long. We are pleased that the American Baseball League recognizes the potential for professional baseball throughout the state of Texas.” General Manager: Dan O’Brien With a rookie owner, and a city where professional baseball never existed, the Westerners went with rookie General Manager Dan O’Brien. O’Brien has several years of experience in Minor League Baseball, but has no experience running a team at any level, or professional baseball experience. Manager: John McNamara The Westerns signed former Oakland Athletics skipper John McNamara to lead the team. A quiet man, with good baseball knowledge, was fired by the A’s for being “too nice” despite leading the team to a second place finish in 1970. Stadium: Memorial Stadium The Westerners will be playing their games at Texas Memorial Stadium, which opened in 1924 and is home to the University of Texas’ College Football team. Memorial Stadium will have the largest capacity of any American League Baseball stadium. Capacity for baseball games is not known yet, but the stadium can hold 81,816 for football games. Fort Worth Cowboys Owner: Marvin Davis The Fort Worth Cowboys will be run by Marvin Davis, another oil tycoon. Davis has previously attempted to bring a professional baseball team to Denver, causing concern among fellow owners and Fort Worth citizens about his long term intentions. There are questions about the Dallas metropolitan area not being large enough to support two professional baseball teams, which many feel will give Davis the opportunity to relocate the team to Denver. Davis attempted to ease those concerns, “If we didn’t believe that the Dallas area was not large enough to support two teams, we would not have based the team in Fort Worth. Our intention is to play baseball in Fort Worth, not Denver.” General Manager: Roland Hemond Davis brought about Roland Hemond as General Manager, and issued this vote of confidence, “Roland has been around baseball for a long time, and has experience in many facets of the game. He brings experience as Scouting Director, Director of Player Development, and Assistant General Manager. The next logical step for Roland is General Manager, which we feel he is ready for.” Manager: Charlie Fox The Cowboys will be lead by Charlie Fox on the field. Fox, a former catcher, who briefly appeared in the majors, has good baseball knowledge, and in two and a half seasons at the helm of the San Francisco Giants, led a turnaround that saw them win their division in 1971. Stadium: Arlington Stadium The Cowboys will share Arlington Stadium with the Dallas Mavericks. Arlington Stadium, owned by the city of Arlington, opened in 1965.