Gulf States League

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. None of the Gulf States League teams were affiliated with major league organizations.

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

Yearly Standings

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.