Fort Lauderdale Tarpons


The Fort Lauderdale Tarpons were a minor league baseball team that played in the Florida State League in 1928 and in the Florida East Coast League from 1940 to 1942. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1940.

Year-by-year record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffsNotes
192813–12--Tommy Leach--Team moved to St. Petersburg May 24
194069–401stHerb ThomasLeague Champs
194166–734thHerb Thomas / Buster KinardLost in 1st round
19424–3--Herb ThomasTeam disbanded April 25