By the end of the 1960s, however, Hawaii was the model franchise for the minors.

He wanted a model franchise, so he began setting his sights on a model coach.

But winning three consecutive Central Division titles despite a tight budget has made the Twins a model franchise.

Linscheid says the league is looking to expand and they plan on using the Outlaws as a model franchise.

But for the first time since becoming one of the league's model franchises, the Eagles have been sidetracked by an in-house controversy.

They are, out of the blue, baseball's model franchise: the San Diego Padres.

In the 1970s and '80s, Kauffman also saw to it that the Royals were a model franchise.

Laura Giurcanu is so far the youngest contestant to win a top model franchise at the age of fourteen.

He was regularly recognized for his ability to build a team, not simply collecting individual talent, helping to make the Patriots a "model franchise."

They were considered a model franchise for a league on the rise.