Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
Founded in 1902 ; Indianapolis, Indiana ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Triple-A (1946–present); Double-A (1912–1945); Class A (1903–1911); Independent (1902);
League	International League (2022–present); Triple-A East (2021); International League (1998–2020); American Association (1969–1997); Pacific Coast League (1964–1968); International League (1963); American Association (1902–1962);
Major league affiliations
Team	Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–present); Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2004); Cincinnati Reds (1993–1999); Montreal Expos (1984–1992); Cincinnati Reds (1968–1983); Chicago White Sox (1962–1967); Cincinnati Reds (1961); Philadelphia Phillies (1960); Chicago White Sox (1957–1959); Cleveland Indians (1952–1956); Pittsburgh Pirates (1948–1951); Boston Braves (1946–1947); Cincinnati Reds (1939–1941);
Minor league titles
Class titles (7)	1917; 1928; 1949; 1956; 1988; 1989; 2000;
League titles (14)	1902; 1908; 1917; 1928; 1949; 1956; 1963; 1982; 1986; 1987; 1988; 1989; 1994; 2000;
Division titles (13)	1963; 1971; 1974; 1978; 1982; 1986; 1988; 1989; 2000; 2012; 2013; 2015; 2017;
Wild card berths (1)	2005;
Team data
Name	Indianapolis Indians (1902–present)
Colors	Red, black, silver, white;
Ballpark	Victory Field (1996–present); Owen J. Bush Stadium (1931–1996); West Washington Park (1905–1931); East Washington Park (1902–1904);

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The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team from Indianapolis, Indiana.^[1] They play baseball at the Triple-A (AAA) level, the most difficult level before Major League Baseball, against other baseball teams in the International League (a group of 20 baseball teams at the same level).^[1] The Indians are partnered with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a Major League Baseball team. When a player shows that he plays well at this level, he may be moved up to play for the Pirates.

The team is named "Indians" because of the similarity between that name and the named of their state, Indiana. However, the team also uses Native American (or "Indian") themes in their logos.^[2]

The Indians have played at a stadium called Victory Field since 1996. Before this, they played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996 and at two stadiums called Washington Park from 1902 to 1931.

Indianapolis Indians Media

The Indians played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996.
Joe Sparks led the Indians to win three consecutive American Association championships from 1986 to 1988.
The Indians have played at Victory Field since 1996.
Herb Score was selected as the 1954 AA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year.
Joe Hesketh won the 1984 AA Most Valuable Pitcher Award.
Bob Sebra was chosen as the 1988 AA Most Valuable Pitcher.
Don Buford won the IL Most Valuable Player Award and Rookie of the Year Award in 1963.
Al López, who played catcher on the 1948 Indians and managed the team from 1948 to 1950, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Indianapolis, Indiana Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
↑ Davis, Chris (July 23, 2021). "Indianapolis Indians Have No Immediate Plans for a Name Change". WIBC. Retrieved July 7, 2022.

Other websites

[BRIndy-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Indianapolis, Indiana Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 24, 2023.

[2] Davis, Chris (July 23, 2021). "Indianapolis Indians Have No Immediate Plans for a Name Change". WIBC. Retrieved July 7, 2022.

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Indianapolis Indians
Founded in 1902 Indianapolis, Indiana
Minor league affiliations
Class	Triple-A (1946–present) Double-A (1912–1945) Class A (1903–1911) Independent (1902)
League	International League (2022–present) Triple-A East (2021) International League (1998–2020) American Association (1969–1997) Pacific Coast League (1964–1968) International League (1963) American Association (1902–1962)
Major league affiliations
Team	Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–present) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2004) Cincinnati Reds (1993–1999) Montreal Expos (1984–1992) Cincinnati Reds (1968–1983) Chicago White Sox (1962–1967) Cincinnati Reds (1961) Philadelphia Phillies (1960) Chicago White Sox (1957–1959) Cleveland Indians (1952–1956) Pittsburgh Pirates (1948–1951) Boston Braves (1946–1947) Cincinnati Reds (1939–1941)
Minor league titles
Class titles (7)	1917 1928 1949 1956 1988 1989 2000
League titles (14)	1902 1908 1917 1928 1949 1956 1963 1982 1986 1987 1988 1989 1994 2000
Division titles (13)	1963 1971 1974 1978 1982 1986 1988 1989 2000 2012 2013 2015 2017
Wild card berths (1)	2005
Team data
Name	Indianapolis Indians (1902–present)
Colors	Red, black, silver, white
Ballpark	Victory Field (1996–present) Owen J. Bush Stadium (1931–1996) West Washington Park (1905–1931) East Washington Park (1902–1904)