Historic marker dedicated to the Longview Cannibals baseball team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
A historical marker honoring the Longview Cannibals was dedicated by the Gregg County Historical Commission and the Gregg County Historical Museum on June 28, 2026. The Cannibals, founded in 1883, played for 44 years and significantly influenced East Texas baseball. The team transformed from an amateur club to a semi-professional organization, gaining notoriety for its name, which originated from a newspaper account describing their impressive win over the San Antonio Missionaries. The marker serves as a tribute to the team's legacy and its role in reflecting a part of local sports history for future generations.
- •Dedication took place on June 28, 2026.
- •Longview Cannibals founded in 1883.
- •Team played for 44 years in East Texas.
- •Transitioned from amateur to semi-professional status.
- •Team name derived from a newspaper report on a game.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Historic marker honors legacy of Longview Cannibals baseball team
"More than 140 years after the Longview Cannibals first took the field, the team's legacy is now permanently recognized with a new historical marker honoring its impact on East Texas baseball. The Gregg County Historical Commission and Gregg County Historical Museum dedicated the marker commemorating the Longview Cannibals, a team founded in 1883 that represented the city for 44 years and helped shape the region's baseball tradition. "The Longview Baseball Club was founded in 1883," said Gregg County Historical Commission member Peggy Meacham.
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