14 January 2019

Win a Canberra Bushrangers prize pack ahead of Throwback Thursday clash

| Lachlan Roberts
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Want to win a Bushrangers jersey and cap and two tickets to the baseball next Thursday? Photo: Daniella Jukic.

Did you know Canberra had a baseball team 25 years ago?

Known as the Bushrangers, the team was first set up in Melbourne in 1991 to replace the Melbourne Monarchs, who were expelled from the Australian Baseball League. In 1993, the Bushrangers were relocated to the nation’s capital where they played at GIO Stadium.

Only two seasons after relocating, the club folded due to heavy financial losses and while their reign was short-lived, the Bushrangers left a lasting legacy in Canberra, giving many Canberrans their first glimpse of baseball.

On the 25th anniversary of the Bushrangers, the Canberra Cavalry are hosting a Throwback Thursday during their clash against the Perth Heat on 17 January. Region Media, the Canberra Cavalry and Rolfe Motors are offering you the chance to win a Canberra Bushrangers prize pack, which includes two tickets to the game and a retro Bushrangers jersey and cap.

Five lucky baseball fans will be able to see the Cavalry in action in the must-win clash, dressed in the iconic white and teal pinstripes. To win one of the five available prize packs, answer the following question:

How many games did the Canberra Bushrangers win during their first season in the competition (1993-94 ABL season)?

A. 17
B. 22
C. 12
D. 15

Comment your answer below where all the correct answers will be put into a hat and pulled out on Wednesday 4pm (16 January) and five lucky Cavs fan will be contacted and will receive the special prize packs.

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Jaryd Bengtsson4:27 pm 16 Jan 19

17!

17. I got into baseball because of the bushrangers!! My favourite player was Lou Hill, a demon in CF. Was even luck enough to bat boy some of the games as a 8yo great memories!!

Lachlan Roberts3:17 pm 17 Jan 19

Congratulations! You have won one of the five Canberra Bushrangers prize pack

Lachlan Roberts3:18 pm 17 Jan 19

Congratulations! You have won one of the five Canberra Bushrangers prize pack

Martin James Rocks9:19 am 16 Jan 19

17 games.

A: 17. I certainly remember going to the Bushranger games

A. 17

Peter Arentsen4:42 pm 15 Jan 19

17

17 wins!!

Lachlan Roberts3:18 pm 17 Jan 19

Congratulations! You have won one of the five Canberra Bushrangers prize pack

A. 17

Michael Hoorweg1:09 pm 15 Jan 19

17

A. 17

A. 17

Scott Stevenson11:16 pm 14 Jan 19

Won 17, I believe..

Cathy Truman10:31 pm 14 Jan 19

17 – 38 win loss record

Cathy Truman10:29 pm 14 Jan 19

17 – 38 win loss record for the 1993-94 season

Michael Hopkins9:53 pm 14 Jan 19

A. 17

Darren Writer9:01 pm 14 Jan 19

Won 17 and lost 34 I think.

Lachlan Roberts3:18 pm 17 Jan 19

Congratulations! You have won one of the five Canberra Bushrangers prize pack

Georgie Newhouse8:19 pm 14 Jan 19

17

Clayton Hughes7:52 pm 14 Jan 19

17

Michael Cruchley7:47 pm 14 Jan 19

17

David Braybrooke6:16 pm 14 Jan 19

17

Hi, the Bushrangers won 17 games! Got my fingers crossed – go the Cavs!

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