The Swans really limped into the playoffs and said, “Alright, now I gotta pimp slap everybody!”

Steelman wrote:

Buckle up babe, it's the 90's. (also congrats to the THL for reaching 1,000 replies in the thread)



Trowburgh Herons

About the Team: The Herons joined the THL in 1972 as part of a four-team expansion. Trowburgh previously had an original team called the Lions which only lasted one season before moving to Yubay to become the Falcons. With the growth of area since and league headquarters located there, the league prioritized adding a team there. Craig Kern, a Trowburgh finance mogul, was able to secure the bid for the new franchise. The Herons have not been a consistent team and have often been in the headlines for negative reasons but they've also had Hall of Fame players like Mozzy Turk who helped lead them to a Marcotte Cup championship in 1983 and a second appearance in 1985. The Herons play in the Elam Division.

Ownership and Management: The Herons are owned by Craig Kern, now 77 but still spry and active, considered one of the “good guys” in the seedy world of finances in Trowburgh, the money capital of Torland. Kern is known to be an involved owner, often hosting barbecues for his players and staff and likes to be connected personally to his teams. This can be positive and negative but since the infamous “Adam O” drug scandal in the 70's, the Herons have really tried to clean up their image and operating procedures. Kern is considered a good owner and well-liked around the league. Kern's son Chris has begun to assist him in operational duties.

Ed Smalls has served as General Manager of the team since 1977, hired in the wake of the Adam O scandal to help stabilize the team. He helped guide the team to a championship in 1983. He is considered an underrated GM. The team is coached by Andy Ford, a new hire after the team parted ways with longtime coach Ken Delaney, who landed in Fort Bevin. Ford is from the college ranks and shows promise at 45 year

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