Williamsport Tomahawks
| Williamsport Tomahawks | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Double-A |
| League | Eastern League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Cleveland Indians |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | Bowman Field |
The Williamsport Tomahawks were the Class AA Eastern League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in Williamsport, Pennsylvania during the 1976 season. The franchise moved to Williamsport from Thetford Mines, Quebec where they were known as the Thetford Mines Miners.[1] The Tomahawks finished the season with a record of 48-91, worst in the league. Despite the lackluster record, the team had a total attendance of 53,757 at Bowman Field, which placed them 4th in an 8 team league.
Before the next season, the Tomahawks moved to Jersey City, New Jersey as the Jersey City Indians, due to conflicts between ownership and the Williamsport municipal government over beer sales and field maintenance issues.[1] Members of the Tomahawks who would go on to have lengthy careers in the Major Leagues included Alfredo Griffin, Ron Hassey and Larry Andersen.[1]
Record
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| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 48-91 | 8th | John "Red" Davis |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Quigel, James P. Jr.; Hunsinger, Louis E. Jr. (2001). Gateway to the Majors: Williamsport and Minor League Baseball. University Park, Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania State University Press. pp. 147–148. ISBN 0-271-02248-5.
- Defunct Eastern League (1938–present) teams
- Defunct baseball teams in Pennsylvania
- Baseball in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Cleveland Guardians minor league affiliates
- 1976 establishments in Pennsylvania
- 1976 disestablishments in Pennsylvania
- Baseball teams established in 1976
- Baseball teams disestablished in 1976