The Fort Lauderdale Tarpons were a minor league baseball team that played in the Florida State League in 1928 and in the Florida East Coast League from 1940 to 1942. They were located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Year-by-year record Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs Notes 1928 13–12 -- Tommy Leach -- Team moved to St. Petersburg (25–11) May 24 1940 69–40 1st Herb Thomas League Champs 1941 66–73 4th Herb Thomas / Buster Kinard Lost in 1st round 1942 4–3 -- Herb Thomas Team disbanded April 25
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