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txranger · 12-06-2018, 04:02 PM

Longview Cannibals

In 1895, the professional San Antonio Missionaries visited Longview to play an exhibition game against the Longview amateur team. When Longview upset the visiting professionals by a 17-0 score, Longview newspapers crowed out the headline "Cannibals devour Missionaries!" Fans so liked the name that it stuck until 1939.
Did an 1920-30's set along with a 30-40's set of uniforms...

12-06-2018, 04:02 PM	#9183
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,356	Longview Cannibals Longview Cannibals In 1895, the professional San Antonio Missionaries visited Longview to play an exhibition game against the Longview amateur team. When Longview upset the visiting professionals by a 17-0 score, Longview newspapers crowed out the headline "Cannibals devour Missionaries!" Fans so liked the name that it stuck until 1939. Did an 1920-30's set along with a 30-40's set of uniforms... Attached Images __________________