Indianapolis Indians

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Indianapolis Indians
First Season
1902
Team History
Indianapolis Indians (1902-present)
League/Division
Minor League Baseball (1902-present)
  • International League (1963, 1998-present)
  • American Association (1902-62, 1969-97)
  • Pacific Coast League (1964-68)
Venue
Victory Field (1996-present)
Bush Stadium (1931-96)
Major League Affiliations
Pittsburgh Pirates


The Indianapolis Indians are a professional Minor League Baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team plays in the International League. The Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 2005, the Indians play at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis. The team's mascot is Rowdie the Bear.

Founded in 1902, the Indianapolis Indians are the second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional baseball (after the Rochester Red Wings).

Prior to 2005 the Indians had Major League affiliations with the Milwaukee Brewers (2000-04), Cincinnati Reds (1939-41, 1961, 1968-83, 1993-99), Montreal Expos (1984-92), Chicago White Sox (1957-59, 1962-67), Philadelphia Phillies (1960), Cleveland Indians (1952-56), Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-51), and Boston Braves (1946-47).

Publications

Home programs by season

Season/Date Type Opponent Venue
1950s
1965 Regular Season n/a Bush Stadium
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