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University of Central Florida

1992

Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, Expansion, Sports franchises, Florida, MLB , Florida Marlins, NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning

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Expansion In Professional Sports, Richard C. Crepeau Jun 1992

Expansion In Professional Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The big news in Florida sports last week was expansion. The Florida Marlins sent two farm teams onto the field for the first time, and the dreams of future glory were put into motion. Also the Tampa Bay Lightning began stocking its roster, first with the castoffs of other teams, and then in the entry draft. The big news this week in Orlando was the drafting of Shaquille O'Neal, finally.