Created in 1980 by a group of young men from the Dearborn Homes section of Chicago, they began their rise by playing in the tournaments around their neighborhood such Avalon, Ogden, Hamilton, and Washington Parks. The next year a few Gypsy Stars players were added and played in tougher tourneys and leagues including the 75th St. Tournament. In 1983 with a manager change to Coach Arthur Cooper they were the first team to win the Black World Series held in Comiskey Park. Mayor Washington presented the trophy. They added players from the Matador Pros and played in Blue Island and Alsip. In 1987 a new coach James Holmes transformed the team into a Southside powerhouse. They began to travel and participate in tournaments held in Clyde Park, Mount Prospect and no-glove tournaments sponsored by Budweiser Beer Company. From 1980 to 1991 they were a force in Southside softball with a few HOF Inductees winning championships across Chicago and its surrounding areas and being one of the few black teams to place in the softball nationals until their breakup.
