On April 4, 2012, the former Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball played their first official game under their new name--the Miami Marlins. Many in attendance were unaware, however, that the original Miami Marlins had played in their city more than 50 years earlier. As part of the AAA International League, the 1956 Marlins helped set the stage for major league baseball's entry into south Florida. During the five years this minor league club played in Miami Stadium, fans were treated to their first taste of high level baseball, with a team made up of battle-hardened veterans and fresh...
On April 4, 2012, the former Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball played their first official game under their new name--the Miami Marlins. Many i...