UNLV Rebel Yell · Apr 8, 2019
Aviators ready to take flight on new endeavors
The home to the news players to the Las Vegas valley, The Aviators. April 5, 2019. Photo credit: Eduardo Rossal.Las Vegas’ sports landscape has recently grown exponentially, including the Golden Knight’s success and the relocation of the Raiders to Las Vegas. Before the huge wave of major league sports, there were only two options for sports fans to choose from, UNLV Athletics and Las Vegas Aviators baseball.
The Aviators, formerly the 51s, are the longest-running professional sports team in Las Vegas. This year will mark professional baseball’s 37th season in Las Vegas, and it will represent a year of newness for the franchise.
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