Victoria, British Columbia Joins West Coast League
Published on June 13, 2012 under West Coast League (WCL) News Release
PORTLAND, OREGON - June 12, 2012 - Victoria, British Columbia is officially a member of the West Coast League, to begin play with the 2013 season. "Our owners are thrilled to have Victoria as the 10th member of our league," said WCL president Ken Wilson. "It's a large, thriving market that has always supported baseball, and we have terrific owners that are excited at the opportunity."
The team will be owned by British Columbia businessmen John McLean and Dwight Willett. "In choosing a location for our franchise, we were drawn to Victoria for a variety of reasons," said McLean. "An impressive baseball history dating back to 1866, strong grass roots baseball organizations, impressive fan support for past franchises and teams and a high quality ball park made this an easy decision."
Victoria has been home to numerous professional baseball franchises, including a stint as a New York Yankee farm team in the 1940s. The city last had professional baseball in 2010.
"We are thrilled to welcome the West Coast League to Victoria," said Mayor Dean Fortin. "The Capital City welcomes the return of baseball to Royal Athletic Park with open arms and I look forward to great community support for the team."
The team will conduct a name the team contest in the near future.
The West Coast League is The Diamond Standard of summer wood-bat collegiate baseball. Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the league is a developing ground for aspiring pros and provides an affordable, wholesome, family-oriented entertainment alternative for its member communities. The nine-team league extends from Kelowna, British Columbia to Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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