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I have always wondered who renamed the Albuquerque Dukes to the Albuquerque Isotopes.  Maybe this isn't news to you - I'm sure this isn't new information to Maverick - but it is to me.

Ken Young is the bay area's true sports tycoon. The 56-year-old Tampa resident...

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Young named the Florida Marlins' Albuquerque affiliate the "Isotopes" after watching an episode of The Simpsons about the Springfield Isotopes.

Well done, Mr. Young.  Well done.