Gulf States League
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The Gulf States League was one of the few failed minor league experiments of the 1970s. It operated in 1976 as a class A league. Three of the six teams survived into 1977 when it was renamed the Lone Star League.
[edit] Cities Represented
- Baton Rouge, LA: Baton Rouge Cougars
- Beeville, TX: Beeville Bees
- Corpus Christi, TX: Corpus Christi Seagulls, moved to Lone Star League 1977
- Harlingen, TX: Rio Grande Valley White Wings
- Seguin, TX: Seguin Toros
- Victoria, TX: Victoria Cowboys
[edit] Yearly Standings
[edit] 1976 Standings
| Team | Record | GB | Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Standings | ||||
| Baton Rouge Cougars | 43-27 | - | Matt Batts | withdrew August 13 |
| Seguin Toros | 29-48 | 17 1/2 | Jimmy Smith | |
| Beeville Bees | 33-53 | 18 | Bob Leach | |
| West Standings | ||||
| Corpus Christi Seagulls | 50-27 | - | Leo Mazzone | |
| Victoria Cowboys | 43-35 | 7 1/2 | Ken Richardson | |
| Rio Grande Valley White Wings | 32-40 | 14 1/2 | Ted Uhlaender |
- Playoff: Seguin 2 games, Beeville 0.
- Finals: Corpus Christi 3 games, Seguin 0.
