North Platte Indians


The North Platte Indians were a minor league baseball team, based in North Platte, Nebraska. The North Platte Indians played as members of the Class D Nebraska State League from 1956 to 1959. Previously, the North Platte Buffalos had played in the Nebraska State League.
The North Platte Indians were an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

History

Based in North Platte, Nebraska, the North Platte Indians were an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, playing as members on the Nebraska State League. Previously, the North Platte Buffalos played as members of the Nebraska State League from 1928-1932. The North Platte Indians finished 41-22 in 1958 and captured the 1958 Nebraska State League Championship.
The Nebraska State League folded permanently after the 1959 season. The 1959 league member franchises folded as well: Hastings Giants, Holdrege White Sox, Grand Island Athletics, Kearney Yankees, McCook Braves and North Platte Indians.

The ballpark

The North Platte Baseball Stadium hosted the North Platte Buffalos from 1928–1932. The ballpark was located 7th and Jeffers, North Platte, Nebraska. The ballpark was destroyed by fire in 1955.
After the fire, Bill Wood Field was constructed in 1956, within Cody Park. Bill Wood Field hosted the North Platte Indians. The ball field, is still in use today, located within Cody Park, near the National Guard building. Today, Bill Wood Field is home to American Legion baseball. It is located at 18th & Jeffers, North Platte, Nebraska.

Notable alumni

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
195624–397thSpence Harrisnone
195711–458thRudy Yorknone
195841–221stMark WylieLeague Champions
195922–406thMark Wylienone