The Pontiac Indians were a minor league baseball team based in Pontiac, Michigan. In 1912 and 1913, the Indians played exclusively as members of the Class D level Border League, hosting home games at Wisner Park.
| Pontiac Indians | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1912–1913) |
| League | Border League (1912–1913) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Team data | |
| Name | Pontiac Indians (1912–1913) |
| Ballpark | Wisner Park (1912–1913) |
History edit
In 1912, the Pontiac Indians became charter members of the Class D level Border League, which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. The 1912 five–team league featured the Mount Clemens Bathers, Port Huron Independents, Windsor and Wyandotte Alkalis joining the Indians in league beginning league play on May 30, 1912.[1][2][3]
In their first season of play, the 1912 Pontiac Indians placed second in the Border League standings. Beginning play on May 30, 1912, the Pontiac Indians ended the 1912 season with a record of 14–9, playing under manager Henry McIntoch. Pontiac finished 4.5 games behind the first place Wyandotte Alkalis (19–5) and ahead of Windsor (9–14), the Mount Clemens Bathers (11–15) and Port Huron Independents (7–17) in the final standings.[4][2][5][6][1]
The Pontiac Indians played their final season in 1913. Beginning play on May 24, 1913, the Pontiac Indians placed fourth in the 1913 the Border League standings. Pontiac ended the 1913 season with a 13–18 record as Henry McIntosh returned as manager. The Indians finished 9.5 games behind the first place Ypsilanti, Michigan team in the six–team league.[7][8][9][1]
The Border League folded after the 1913 season.[1] Pontiac, Michigan has not hosted another minor league team.[10]
The ballpark edit
Pontiac teams played minor league home games at Wisner Park. Wisner Park was located at Oakland Avenue & Summit Street near Wisner Street, Pontiac, Michigan. Today, Wisner Stadium serves as a multi–use stadium for local high schools and other events.[11][12]
Timeline edit
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Ballpark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912–1913 | 2 | Pontiac Indians | Class D | Border League | Wisner Park |
Year–by–year records edit
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 14–9 | 2nd | Henry McIntoch | No playoffs held |
| 1913 | 13–18 | 4th | Henry McIntoch | No playoffs held |
Notable alumni edit
- Bill Harper (1912)
- Vern Spencer (1913)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
- ^ a b "1912 Border League (BL) minor league baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Register Team Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1912 Pontiac Indians minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1912 Pontiac Indians Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1912 Border League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1913 Pontiac Indians minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1913 Border League (BL) minor league baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1913 Pontiac Indians Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Pontiac, Michigan Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Wisner Park in Pontiac, MI minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Football, soccer planned for rehabbed Wisner Stadium". Detroit Free Press. Associated Press.