The team was founded by Bud Yates, the general manager of the St. Louis Gunners, who would play in the National Football League in 1934.
In 1932, Yates figured that since one professional football team could make a good showing in St. Louis, he would add another.
Meanwhile, Joe Lintzenich, a teammate of Garland's from the Chicago Bears, was hired as his assistant.
Yates then signed several players from the Gunners, the Portsmouth Spartans and Memphis Tigers to his roster.
Yates returned to the St. Louis Gunners, while Garland Grange headed to coach the Memphis Tigers.