
A Brief Intro of Tucson Sidewinders: Team Origins and Notable Players
Sports enthusiasts visiting Tucson have undoubtedly always heard of the Tucson Sidewinders. The Tucson Sidewinders were one of the premier sports teams in the region and operated between the years 1998 and 2008. The Tucson Sidewinders were celebrated as one of the finest minor league baseball teams of the region.
The Tucson Sidewinders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucson_Sidewinders
The team was named after the local snake found in Arizona. The moniker is also a reference to the pitching method of the team players. The team is associated with the Arizona Diamondbacks club which too is named after an indigenous snake of the region.
More about the Tucson Sidewinders
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The Tucson Sidewinders were affiliated with a number of organizations and leagues, ranging from the Pacific Coast League and the Sacramento River Cats to the Pacific Conference and the Las Vegas 51s.
The Tucson Sidewinders franchise was created in the year 1969. Originally the team was known as the Tucson Toros and some promotional events still continue to be organized under the old name. The Tucson Sidewinders were categorized under the Chicago White Sox as the Class AAA affiliate.
Learn More about the Tucson Sidewinders
http://baseball.about.com/od/pacificcoastleague/p/tucson.htm
Jay Zucker is the owner of the Tucson Sidewinders, a team that has a large number of famous players of note. The list of players who have been affiliated with the Tucson Sidewinders boasts of impressive names such as Curt Schilling, Kenny Lofton and Craig Biggio.
Tucson Sidewinders Info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Biggio

