A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

May 11, 1953 This Day In Baseball

On May 11, 1953 — A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

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Baseball Reference May 11

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