History Minute: Ray Winder of the Arkansas Travelers

Baseball has been called the national pastime by fans and writers alike. Minor League Baseball in Arkansas owes its existence to Ray Winder, the longtime general manager and part owner of the Arkansas Travelers.

Winder was born in Indiana and was a baseball fan his entire life. In 1915, Winder was hired by the Little Rock Travelers as a ticket seller. The team had originally formed in 1901, only to shut down in 1909. They were attempting to revive themselves and minor league baseball in Arkansas. Winder proved an able salesman and the team began to prosper.

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