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Galveston’s professional baseball story stretches back to 1888, when the Texas League was first established. The island’s franchise went through several identities over the decades — known at various times as the Galvestons, the Giants, and the Sand Crabs — and faced the familiar struggles of early professional sports: costly out-of-state talent, inconsistent ticket sales, and frequent changes in ownership. After a stint in Waco through most of the 1920s, the team returned to Galveston in 1931 when local businessman Shearn Moody bought the franchise and breathed new life into it. Moody invested heavily in the team’s identity and infrastructure. He also built a new ballpark, reportedly one of the finest in the South at the time, and cultivated a broad fan base by offering free admission to boys under 15. The high point came in September 1934, when the team — by then known as the Buccaneers or “Bucs” — captured the Texas League pennant with a decisive win over the San Antonio Missions. It was Galveston’s first pennant in 35 years. The Bucs advanced to the Dixie Series but fell to the New Orleans Pelicans in six games. Several years later, the team relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana - closing the chapter on Galveston’s most celebrated era of professional baseball.

Our college summer league wood bat team is built on leadership, opportunity and purpose. We give collegiate athletes a competitive environment to grow on and off the field while promoting character, teamwork and discipline. Our organization also supports autism awareness and advocacy. By using baseball as a platform to promote understanding and acceptance, we hope to strengthen communities and make a positive impact beyond the game.