1993 1995 2005 2013 2019 Colorado Rockies Team Formation Colorado Rockies began in 1991 when a Major League Baseball expansion franchise for Denver was granted to an ownership group headed by John Antonucci. In 1993 the Colorado Rockies started to play in the western division of the National League. The Colorado Baseball Commission, led by banking executive Larry Varnell, was …
MLB Team History
MLB Team History The history of MLB teams is steeped in tradition, with a rich tapestry of stories that have unfolded on baseball diamonds across the United States. Each team has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime, from the historic New York Yankees to the beloved Chicago Cubs. Let’s delve into the histories of a few prominent MLB teams. …
Colorado Rockies (Devils) Team History
1976 Move to Colorado The Scouts suffered from inflated player costs, undercapitalized ownership, an economic downturn in the Midwest, poor performance on the ice, and poor attendance. The Scouts drew an average of just 8,218 fans during their two years in 17,000-seat Kemper Arena (at a time when the league average was approximately 13,000). The team’s 37 owners, buried in …
