1964Ā ā Colts trade in cacti for grapefruits as they begin their first spring training in Cocoa, FL. The new facility is hailed as āstate-of-the-artā but soon becomes disparaged because of poor drainage, snakes, and a spartan dormitory where the players are housed. PranksterĀ Turk FarrellĀ livens things up by purchasing a young alligator and slipping him into the clubhouse whirlpool.Ā
1964Ā ā Colts trade in cacti for grapefruits as they begin their first spring training in Cocoa, FL. The new facility is hailed as āstate-of-the-artā but soon becomes disparaged because of poor drainage, snakes, and a spartan dormitory where the players are housed. PranksterĀ Turk FarrellĀ livens things up by purchasing a young alligator and slipping him into the clubhouse whirlpool.Ā