Here is the Jai-Alai career of James Langhans, who is the father of the sensational Magic City Jai-Alai player Matthew Langhans (player name Douglas). Matt’s father played professional Jai-Alai in the US under the name Douglas, his middle name. Matt Langhan’s middle name is also Douglas so he thought it was perfect for him to carry on and play under his father’s player name as well.
James Douglas Langhans Jai-Alai Career (player name Douglas)
I grew up in Connecticut and started playing age 11.
I turned Pro in 1986 when I was 17 years old in Barcelona, Spain where I played partidos. After playing in Barcelona for 3 months, I was offered a contract to come back to the US to play the Melbourne/Daytona circuit. I played in Barcelona for 9 months total while waiting for the Melbourne season to start.
I played at Daytona and Melbourne from 1987 – 1991 and picked up an MVP and Front Court Doubles Championship during that time in addition to 2nd and 3rd most wins twice.
In 1991 I was offered a contract to go play at the Milford and Bridgeport Jai-Alai, alternating 6-month seasons back then. I started with Milford in 1991 then Daytona starting in 1992. I had 2nd most wins at Milford in 1991 and Most Improved Player. I was on track for 2,000 wins at Milford when I stopped playing in 1999 due to injuries.
I played for Bengoa, Ondarres, Egurbi and Churruca
1986-87 – Barcelona, Spain
1987-91 – Daytona / Melbourne
1991-99 – Milford
1992 – Close (1995) – Bridgeport