I want to send a heartfelt congratulations to Rod Caborn. For years, Rod has faithfully sent me updates about his league, the Orlando APBA Association (OAPBA) and I’ve dutifully posted them.
Now, Rod gets his due. He gets to submit some good news about HIS team. The Beefers, the second oldest team in OAPBA, won their first league championship! The Beefers who went 43-35 in 2014, defeated Jonathan Stillwell’s Otters in a four-game sweep in the OAPBA World Series.
“The Beefers, seeded fourth in the 2014 playoffs, roared through the playoffs, taking four of six to upset Dave Larson’s top-ranked Taz Devils (46-32), and then sweeping the Otters in four games to win the 2014 World Series. Caborn’s (left) 2014 crown ended a remarkable stretch of six consecutive OAPBA championships (2008-2013) by Joe Passiatore, who retired from active play at the end of the 2013 season, guaranteeing a different team would win the league championship in 2014.”
Congrats to all the managers of OAPBA, too. They just finished their 27th season. Rod forwarded on this great season wrap-up detailing their 2014 campaign that is a fun read.
