PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

ESPN Recognizes Isotopes

Published on January 23, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Simpson's episode in which the name Isotopes was formed was ranked 25th in Top 100 Sports Moments in the history of "The Simpsons." The Top 100 was featured in a Page 3 story, written by Greg Collins on ESPN.com.

In the famous episode, "Hungry Hungry Homer", Homer calls attention to a cover-up of a plan to move the Springfield Isotopes to Albuquerque by starting a hunger strike. He uncovers the plan and saves the team from moving.

In 2003, the Calgary Cannons moved to Albuquerque and became the Isotopes after a fan vote.




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