Well… that was fast. The London Rippers, the oft-controversial Frontier League baseball team who came into the City of London, Ontario riding a wave of public uproar and media interest is gone, just as quickly as it came. Claims of unpaid wages and rent seems to be the leading cause
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The London Rippers: Success Story or Continued Controversy?
When the London Frontier League baseball team revealed their bold new branding direction this past Fall, they were met with a controversy the likes of which has never been seen in Canadian minor league baseball. Coverage of the London Rippers re-brand included mentions on both U.S and Canadian National media
London Rippers Critics “Way off Base”
The Cottonballs, the Softies, the Pinkies… all good baseball team names if you are a group of five-year-olds starting your first year of T-Ball. But let’s face it; baseball is in essence a pastime specifically created for entertainment purposes. In order to entertain and remain relevant to fans in this