Helena Brewers | |
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Previous classes | Rookie (1978–2000, 2003–2018) |
Previous leagues | Pioneer League (1978–2000, 2003–2018) |
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League titles (4) |
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Division titles (10) |
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Colors | Navy blue, gold, white |
Mascot | Wally the Mammoth (2015–2018) Lewis the Lion and Clark the Cougar (2003–2015)[1] Brewinkle (1996-2000) |
Previous parks | Kindrick Legion Field (1978–2000, 2003–2018) |
The Helena Brewers were a Minor League Baseball team in the Pioneer League located in Helena, Montana, from 1978 to 2018. The team played their home games at Kindrick Legion Field, which was built in 1939. They were affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers (1985–2000, 2003–2018) and Philadelphia Phillies (1978–1983).
Among the best-known players to play in Helena are Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who started his career with the Phillies in Helena, Gary Sheffield, who started his career with the Helena Gold Sox in 1986, Jeff Cirillo and Mark Loretta who began their careers with the 1991 and 1993 Helena Brewers, respectively; and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.
farewell to old mascots Lewis the lion and Clark the cougar.