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2 unusual facts about Las Vegas 51s


Golden Gate Hotel and Casino

In March 2008, owner Mark Brandenberg sold a 50% interest in the property to Desert Rock Enterprises, the investment company of Derek and Greg Stevens, who also owned the Las Vegas 51s baseball team and a 19% stake in the Riviera casino.

Las Vegas Stars

Las Vegas Stars, now the Las Vegas 51s, from 1983 to 2000 were a minor league baseball team


Albuquerque Dukes

San Diego took over the Beavers/Dukes, and Los Angeles took Las Vegas, renaming the team the Las Vegas 51s for the famed alleged UFO spaceport, Area 51, near Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brian Mallette

He began the 2003 season with the triple-A Las Vegas 51s, but pitched in just one game before being released.


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