1991 Leaf Florida Marlins Series 2 Baseball Card #BC8

1991 Leaf Florida Marlins Series 2 Baseball Card #BC8 Like-New Condition. Ships USP First-Class.Major League baseball ventured into previously unchartered territory when, on July 6, 1991, the National League announced it was expanding to Florida, awarding a franchise to Miami. Blockbuster Video entrepreneur Wayne Huisenga singlehandedly spearheaded and financed the Miami expansion venture and, upon being awarded the franchise, named it the Florida Marlins. The Marlins, who begin play in 1993, will play their home games in Joe Robbie Stadium, also the home of the NFL Miami Dolphins. However, under Huisenga's direction, Joe Robbie Stadium underwent re-construction in order to convert the dimensions to make them more conducive for baseball. Huisenga named Carl Barger, previously President of the Pittsburgh Pirates, to serve as President of the Marlins. Barger, in turn, hired Montreal Expos general manager Dave Dom- browski to serve as Marlins' GM. Upon accepting the Marlins' GM post, Dombrowski brought to Florida three of his key aides in Montreal, assistant GM Frank Wren, scouting director Gary Hughes, and director of player development John Boles.