Prairie League of Professional Baseball
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Unlike many Independent Baseball Leagues, the Prairie League of Professional Baseball was original in its naming, choosing not to resurrect a name previously used by a defunct Minor League Baseball league. The professional eight-team league was founded in 1995 with a four-team US division (Minneapolis and the Dakotas) and a four-team Canadian division (Saskatchewan and Manitoba). Having produced several major league prospects, it closed shop after the 1997 season due to financial troubles.
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Teams
- Aberdeen Pheasants (Aberdeen, SD), 1995-1997
- Southern Minny Stars (Austin, MN), 1996-1997
- Dakota Rattlers (Bismarck, ND), 1995-1996
- Brainerd Bobcats (Brainerd, MN),1997
- Brandon Grey Owls/West Man Wranglers (Brandon, MB) 1995-1997
- Grand Forks Varmints (Grand Forks, ND), 1996-1997
- Green Bay Sultans (Green Bay, WI), 1996
- Minneapolis Loons (Minneapolis, MN), 1995
- Minot Mallards (Minot, ND), 1995-1997
- Moose Jaw Diamond Dogs (Moose Jaw, SK), 1995-1997
- Regina Cyclones (Regina, SK), 1995-1997
- Saskatoon Riot/Smokin' Guns/Stallions (Saskatoon, SK), 1995-1997
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Notable League Alumni
- Chris Coste
- Kerry Ligtenberg
- Shawn Wooten
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