Tombstone
Born: December 14, 19841Salt Lake City gets franchise, AP via The Youngstown Vindicator, Dec. 15, 1984
Moved: April 23, 1993 (To Pocatello, ID)[Good Bye Salt Lake; Hello Pocatello, The Desert News, Apr. 24, 1993[/mfn]
First Game: June 20, 1985 (L 10-7 @ Pocatello Gems)2Trappers fall in Pocatello season opener, The Desert News, Jun. 21, 1985
Last Game: September 8, 1992 (L 9-3 vs. Billings Mustangs, Pioneer League Championship)3Confident Mustangs end Trapper’s Season, The Desert News, Sep. 9, 1992
Pioneer League Championships: 4 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1991)
Stadium
Derks Field
Opened: May 29, 19284Fanning The Bee Hive, The Desert News, May 21, 1928
Demolished: July 20, 19935Stadium’s new name completes Salt Lake’s demolition of Derk’s, The Desert News, Jul. 21, 1993
Ownership & Affiliation
Owners:
Mel Kowalchuk, Peter Pocklington (1984)6Salt Lake City gets franchise, AP via The Youngstown Vindicator, Dec. 15, 1984
Jack Donovan, Van Shcley, Bill Murray7Asking price to high in Triple-A’s takeover bid, The Desert News, Aug. 20, 19878Foe’s didn’t have a ghost of a chance, The Desert News, Jul. 15 et al (1985-1992)
Major League Affiliation: None
Marketing
Team Colors: Navy, Red, White9TruColor.net[/mfn]
Background
The Salt Lake Trappers were one of the most successful minor league baseball teams of all time, both on the field and at the gate. Playing in the independent Pioneer League, the team was so successful that it was ultimately displaced by a team from the higher level AAA Pacific Coast League.
Its two biggest claims to fame are a professional baseball record 29-game winning streak, and two of it’s 17 owners being Hollywood’s Bill Murray and his brother and fellow actor, Brian Doyle Murray.
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Our Favorite Gear
Salt Lake Trappers Jersey
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Free Customization Included
Each jersey individually handmade
Any name and number
Sewn tackle twill crest, numbers & letters
100% polyester
Heavyweight fabric made to game standards
Fight strap included
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