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After going undrafted out of the University of Houston, he began his career with obscure minor-league teams, like the Black Hills Posse and Jacksonville Barracudas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The nation of 800,000 people has a small military that is made up of 3,000 soldiers, 200 sailors and four small patrol boats known as Barracudas.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Basketball League game in the afternoon, helping the Jacksonville Barracudas beat Treasure Coast 107-94.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2020

The purpose of the Barracudas is to develop the national team.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2012

Doubts spread about whether the Shortfin Barracudas, which the Australians dubbed their Attack class of subs, would be capable of deterring China’s more imposing undersea fleet.

From Washington Post