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Posted by tb on November 14th, 2024 | |
34 years is a long time. This time, roughly 34 years ago, The San Fernando Tigers completed a rally from three games to none deficit in the world series to stun the Ohio Outlaws in the 1990 World Series, a title Tim Cruise, then GM of the Outlaws, claims is tainted.
34 years ago, the league was still in its infancy. The league office was sophomore in high school. A lot has changed in those 34 years. What hasn't is the Tigers who struggled mightily after that 1990 Championship.
When Bobby Witt Jr. caught Luis Roberts' pop fly to end the game, the Tigers ended a 34-year drought and are finally California League Champions again.
Tiger GM Tom Bruszak, who named the team after the high school baseball team coached by Gene Vangelisti dedicated the win to Gene's memory. Gene was more than the dad of one of the league offices good friends, he was also a mentor and friend and someone who was always willing to talk shop (baseball).
Miss you Gene. Your team is finally on top again.
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