[1][2] The Alexandria White Sox, Lafayette Browns, Lake Charles Creoles, Monroe Municipals and Opelousas Indians, joined Orange in beginning play on April 24, 1907.
With a record of 50–65, playing under manager Roland Vitter, the Hoo–Hoos finished 14.5 games behind the first place Lake Charles Creoles in the final Gulf Coast League standings, as no playoffs were held.
[12] The Hoo–Hoos joined the returning Alexandria White Sox and Lake Charles Creoles, along with the new Beaumont Cubs, Crowley Rice Birds and Morgan City Oyster Shuckers teams in beginning league play on April 30, 1908.
Managed by W.C. Rucker, the Hoo–Hoos finished 5.0 games behind the first place Lake Charles Creoles in the final standings.
Local lumber baron William Henry Stark aided in the construction of the ballpark and forming an organization to attract a team to Orange.