About Leones de Ponce

The Leones de Ponce (English: Lions) is a baseball team in the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC). The organization is based in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The team plays at the Francisco Montaner Stadium. Contrary to popular belief, the name Leones comes from their team owner being photographed with a whip as if taming lions. At one time, the "legendary" team scored a continuous run of thirteen championships. The team's owner is Oscar Misla, also owner of the Leones de Ponce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). The team's colors are black and red.