Galveston Buccaneers
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Galveston, TX
- League: Texas League 1931-1937
- Affiliation:
- Ballpark: Moody Stadium
Team History[edit]
The Galveston Buccaneers began play in the Texas League in 1931 when the Waco Cubs relocated to Galveston, Texas. The team captured the league championship in 1934 but moved again after the 1937 season, becoming the Shreveport Sports.
For their entire existence, the Buccaneers played their home games at Moody Stadium.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 57-104 | 8th | Del Pratt | |
| 1932 | 67-86 | 6th | Del Pratt | |
| 1933 | 88-64 | 2nd | Billy Webb | Lost League Finals |
| 1934 | 88-64 | 1st | Billy Webb | League Champs |
| 1935 | 86-75 | 3rd | Jack Mealey | Lost in 1st round |
| 1936 | 57-96 | 8th | Jack Mealey (15-27) / Jake Atz (42-69) | |
| 1937 | 73-86 | 6th | Hank Severeid |
Further Reading[edit]
- Kris Rutherford: The Galveston Buccaneers: Shearn Moody and the 1934 Texas League Championship, The History Press, Charleston, SC, 2015. ISBN 978-1-6261-9837-1
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