The Lewiston Indians were a minor league baseball team in the western United States, based in Lewiston, Idaho. They played in the Pioneer League during the 1939 season, at the Class C level, and were not affiliated with any Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The team's home ballpark was Bengal Field.
| Lewiston Indians | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Class C |
Previous leagues | Pioneer League |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | Bengal Field |
History
editThe Indians were one of the six original teams of the Pioneer League when it was formed in 1939. The team was managed by Herb Sanders, who had pitched in the minor leagues for 12 seasons between 1923 and 1937,[1] and helped to found the Pioneer League.[2] The Indians finished in last place and did not continue past 1939; Lewiston did not have another minor league team until 1952, the Lewiston Broncs.
Season records
edit| Season | Manager(s) | W–L | Win % | Finish | Playoffs | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Herb Sanders | 53–71 | .427 | 6th | no playoffs held | [3] |
All-stars
edit| Season[4] | Name & Position |
|---|---|
| 1939 | Mike Reser, OF |
Notable players
editThree members of the team appeared in the major leagues; pitcher Lou Garland (1931 Chicago White Sox), outfielder Don White (Philadelphia Athletics in 1948 and 1949), and pitcher Hal Erickson (1953 Detroit Tigers).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Harry Sanders". Baseball-Reference.com. August 17, 2017.
- ^ Wyse, Matt (April 30, 1939). "Obstacles Removed By League Boosters". Ogden Standard-Examiner. Ogden, Utah. Retrieved August 17, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "1939 Lewiston Indians". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ^ "All-Star Teams 1939-1963". milb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
External links
edit- Baseball Reference – Lewiston teams
- NWSABR – team photo
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