10 Dallas sports teams that went defunct
The Dallas Diamondbacks of the Southwestern Snake Handlers League, 1932-1934. They would often be seen chasing balls and snakes, but the league met its demise when a rattlesnake bit the main sponsor.
The Dallas Drizzlers of the Texan Tornado Twisters Association, 1975-1976. Their specialty was playing in cyclonic conditions, but the league disbanded after realizing the substantial cost of consistently rebuilding their stadium.
The Boot Scooters of the Lone Star Boot Bowling League, 1951-1953. Bowling with cowboy boots seemed like a good idea until too many sprained ankles occurred.
The Alamo Avengers of the Texan Time Travelers’ Tag, 2020-2021. Players would “tag” each other through pivotal moments in Texas history. It ended when two players were left stranded in the 1830s.
The East Texas Exiters of the Endless Highway Endurance Hockey, 1998-2000. Games were played on moving trucks along East Texas highways. It all stopped when they realized they never actually got anywhere.
The Austin Accords of the Political Paddleball Partnership, 1965-1966. A league where liberals and conservatives battled it out on the paddleball court. They folded after realizing that filibustering was not an effective defense strategy.
The Crockett Crickets of the Frontier Fencing Federation, 1902-1903. With Davy Crockett as their mascot, these fencers were skilled but disbanded when they realized their wooden log fencing swords were ineffective.
The Humid Hustlers of the Sweltering Soccer Syndicate, 1989-1990. They played in extreme humidity, hoping to tire out their opponents. The league dissolved after every match ended in a rain delay.
The Bluebonnet Ballers of the Wildflower Whiffleball World, 1977-1979. Playing amidst fields of bluebonnets seemed poetic, but frequent sneezing fits from pollen allergies forced the league’s closure.
The Rodeo Racers of the Steer Wrestling Skating Society, 1945-1947. Imagine ice skating while wrestling steers. After several unexpected ice stampedes and a memorable incident with a Zamboni, the league declared bankruptcy.
