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Pawtucket Indians

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Pawtucket Indians
Information
AffiliationsCleveland Indians
LeagueMiLB (Eastern League)
LocationPawtucket, Rhode Island
BallparkMcCoy Stadium
Founded1966
Folded1967
Former name(s)Reading Indians
Last season67-71
ManagerRed Davis

The Pawtucket Indians were a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Cleveland Indians. Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Pawtucket Indians existed from 1966 to 1967, playing in the Eastern League. They came into existence after 1965, when the Reading Indians moved to Pawtucket. They played their home games at McCoy Stadium. Despite compiling losing records in each of its two years of existence, the Indians drew 74,500 fans in 1966 and almost 61,500 in 1967, each time finishing second in attendance in the Eastern League.

Notable alumni

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Year-by-year record

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Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1966 68–71 2nd (t) Clay Bryant none
1967 67–71 7th Red Davis
Preceded by Cleveland Indians
Double-A affiliate

1966–1967
Succeeded by