Navegantes del Magallanes
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Wikipedia - Navegantes del Magallanes
Navegantes del Magallanes B.B.C., commonly known as Navegantes del Magallanes (Spanish pronunciation: [naβeɣantes del mˌaɣaʎˈanes]; Magellan Navigators), or simply Magallanes, are a baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, based in Valencia, Carabobo. Founded in 1917, Magallanes is considered one of the most successful clubs in Venezuelan baseball. The team has won 13 LVBP championships and 2 Caribbean Series.
History
The Magallanes Base Ball Club was established in October 1917 in Caracas. The name Magallanes, referring both to Ferdinand Magellan (known as Fernando Magallanes in Spanish) and the Strait of Magellan, was chosen by the founding members in a polling to select the club name; other proposed names were Colón (honoring Christopher Columbus) and Diego de Losada, owing to the founder of the city of Caracas. The Magallanes Base Ball Club debuted the next year, 1918, in the National Baseball Championship. The club, however, was soon put to an end due to several problems including internal disputes.
The team's colors are blue and white, and they are known for their passionate fan base and intense rivalries with other Venezuelan baseball teams. Navegantes del Magallanes has won multiple league championships and has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to play in Major League Baseball.
The team plays their home games at Estadio José Bernardo Pérez, which is known for its lively atmosphere and enthusiastic crowds. Navegantes del Magallanes is a beloved institution in Venezuelan baseball and continues to be a powerhouse in the league.