Kearney Yankees
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History
Based in Kearney, Nebraska, the Kearney Yankees were a Class D level affiliate the New York Yankees for their four seasons of existence.[1][2][3] The Yankees hosted minor league home games at Kearney Memorial Field.[4]
The Nebraska State League folded after the 1959 season, along with 1959 league members Hastings Giants, Holdrege White Sox, Grand Island Athletics, Kearney Yankees, McCook Braves and North Platte Indians.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".[2]
The ballpark
Kearney Memorial Field was constructed in 1946 and hosted the Kearney Yankees. It is still in use today by American Legion teams and is located at 3311 8th Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska. It has been home to American Legion baseball since 1946 and serves as the home for Kearney High School Baseball.[5]
Year–by–year records
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 35–28 | 3rd | Randy Gumpert | No playoffs held |
| 1957 | 30–26 | 4th | Randy Gumpert | No playoffs held |
| 1958 | 33–30 | 4th | Randy Gumpert | No playoffs held |
| 1959 | 27–35 | 4th | Jim Gleeson | No playoffs held |
Notable alumni
- Jim Bouton (1959) MLB All–Star; Author Ball Four
- Horace Clarke (1958)
- Randy Gumpert (MGR, 1956–1958) MLB All-Star
- Deron Johnson (1956)
- Phil Linz (1957)
- Pete Mikkelsen (1958)
- Hal Reniff (1956)
References
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- 1956 establishments in Nebraska
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- Defunct baseball teams in Nebraska
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- Kearney, Nebraska