The Magic Valley Cowboys were a

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team in the Pioneer League for a total of 17 seasons between 1952 and 1971. The team was based in

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— the largest city within the Magic Valley region — and succeeded the Twin Falls Cowboys. The team played at Jaycee Field, located in the northeast corner of the city's Harmon Park.

History

The Magic Valley Cowboys competed at the Class C level (1952–58, 1961–62), the Class A level (1963), and the

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level (1964–66, 1968–71). At different times, they were affiliated with four

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teams; the

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(1954–58), the

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(1961–63), the

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(1964–66), and the

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(1968–70). Magic Valley's one league championship came in 1955, when the Cowboys finished the regular season in fourth place, then defeated the Boise Braves and the

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in the playoffs.

Season records

All-stars

Notable alumni

* Dick Allen *

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* Ron Bryant * Ken Henderson * Alex Johnson * Grady Little * Mike Marshall * Jerry Remy * Mickey Rivers *

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History

Season records

All-stars

Notable alumni

See also

References

Further reading