The Billings Mustangs began play in 1948, winning 15 PBL titles (most recently in 2014), more than any other team in the PBL. The team was a Cincinnati Reds affiliate for 47 years, one of the longest running player development relationships in professional baseball.
Notable alumni include George Brett, Paul O’Neill, Trevor Hoffman, Justin Turner, Didi Gregorius and Joey Votto.
Visit Billings:
Embodying the culture of the Old West, Billings is Montana’s largest city with a bustling downtown filled with sidewalk cafes, shops, the Yellowstone County Museum and the Western Heritage Center. But the real thrill of a visit to Billings is getting out into the rugged landscape for hiking, climbing and bike trips among its stunning sandstone cliffs, The Rimrocks.
Billings Fun Facts:
- Arlo Guthrie attended local Rocky Mountain College (1965)
- Billings is Brent Musburger’s hometown
- There’s a two-headed calf at the Yellowstone County Museum