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Although the name has been used by four distinct and separate franchises, the current club recognizes the history of all previous incarnations as its own.

Along with the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Oaks, Sacramento Solons, San Francisco Seals, and Seattle Rainiers, a Portland Beavers club was a charter member of the Pacific Coast League in 1903. Along with Sacramento, Portland is one of two charter cities that still has a team in the PCL, the other cities having been taken over by major league baseball franchises. For the American League franchise see: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... For the American Basketball League team see: Oakland Oaks (ABL). ... The Sacramento Solons were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League during several periods (1903, 1905, 1909-1914, 1918-1960, 1974-1976). ... The San Francisco Seals were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 until 1957. ... The Seattle Rainiers, originally named the Seattle Indians, were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1906, and from 1919 though 1968. ... Sacramento redirects here. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ...

Team History

Early Portland Baseball: 1866-1883

The first organized baseball team on record in the Pacific Northwest was found in Portland, when on May 28, 1866 the Pioneer Baseball Club of East Portland was created. Known as a gentleman's group at the time, it was comprised of merchants, doctors, lawyers and farmers from rural Portland. ^[1] Professional players were not allowed to be part of the club, in fact, members had to pay dues in order to be a part of the club. Over the next year many clubs were created throughout the Portland area. The Pacific Northwest from space The Pacific Northwest, abbreviated PNW, or PacNW is a region in the northwest of North America. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ...

The Pioneers of East Portland invited clubs from throughout the region to a meeting in February 1868 to form what became The Oregon, Washington and Idaho Territories Association of Base Ball Players. The association consisted of five founding clubs, the Pioneers, the Portland Spartans, the Highland Baseball Club, the Clackamas Club of Oregon City and the Occidentals of Vancouver, WA, who adopted rules that were slightly modified from those approved by the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1863. For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... Year 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Oregon City is the first city in the United States incorporated west of the Rockies. ... Vancouver, Washington should not be confused with Vancouver, British Columbia, a city in Canada. ... The National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) was founded in 1857 by sixteen baseball clubs located in the New York metropolitan area. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Professional Baseball in Portland: 1883-1901

In 1884 Joe Buchtel, a player/manager for the Pioneers who is regarded as being largely responsible for making baseball popular in Oregon during the 1900s, ^[2] started a new team in Portland, the Willamettes of East Portland. In 1890 this team became the Portland Gladiators who helped organize the first professional league in the region, the Pacific Northwest League. This league consisted of teams from Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane, and began attracting players from around the nation. ^[3] In 1891 the Gladiators won the league championship, even playing teams from the California League, including Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose. Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

In 1896 a new team in Portland was started called the Monograms. This team was very successful, defeating teams from Oregon and the Washington State Championship team from Tacoma, earning them the right to go to San Francisco to play the California League Champions in a game called the Pacific Tournament that was sponsored by the San Francisco Examiner. The Monograms played two games against the California League Champions, tying the first 12-12 and losing the second 16-14. It was in the later part of 1896 that the Pacific Northwest League folded. Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... The San Francisco Examiner is a daily newspaper in San Francisco, California, where it has been published continuously since the late 19th Century. ...

A New Era In Portland Baseball: 1901-1903

In the spring of 1901 a new 12,000 seat baseball park was constructed at NW Vaughn Street and NW 24th Avenue that would become known as Vaughn Street Park. This year also saw the the return of the Pacific Northwest League, called the New Pacific League. A group of area businessmen, spearheaded by William H. Lucas, also created the Portland Baseball Club and put together a team to play in the New Pacific League calling them the Webfooters. This team included future baseball Hall of Famer Joe Tinker, and went on to win the League Championship in their first season. In 1902 the team finished fourth in the league. Year 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Recreation Park, more commonly known as Vaughn Street Park or Vaughn Street Stadium was a baseball stadium located in Portland, Oregon. ... Joe Tinker baseball card, 1912 Joseph Bert Tinker (July 27, 1880-July 27, 1948) was a Major League Baseball player and manager. ... Year 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

On December 10, 1902, Henry Harris, the owner of the California League's San Francisco team announced that the Pacific Northwest League teams from Seattle and Portland were joining with the California League to create the Pacific Coast League. is the 344th day of the year (345th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. ...

Original Beavers: 1903–1917

The Portland Baseball Club began play in the PCL in 1903, being known as the Portland Browns. Portland finished fifth in the league at the end of the 1903 season. In 1904 the Portland team, finished the season with a 74-136 record, setting a PCL record for the most losses in a season.

After the 1904 season, Portland outfielder Walter McCredie and his uncle Judge William McCredie purchased the team. The new owners changed the name of the team the Giants for the 1905 season, and Walter became the teams manager while continuing to play. As a result of a newspaper contest, the team was renamed the Beavers (Oregon is the "Beaver State") in time for the 1906 season. The newly named Portland Beavers won their first PCL pennant in 1906, finishing 19½ games over runner-up Seattle. Also in 1906 Beavers player Mike Mitchell led the league in home runs, setting a league record for the least home runs hit by a league leader, hitting it out only six times. This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Seattle Rainiers, originally named the Seattle Indians, were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1906, and from 1919 though 1968. ...

The Beavers finished last in 1907 and second in 1908 and 1909. In 1910 Portland won another pennant being led by the pitching of Vean Gregg and Gene Krapp. Gregg finished the season with a 32-18 record and 14 shutouts while Krapp had a 29-16 record for the season. Portland repeated at PCL champs in 1911 fielding four 20 game winning pitchers. Portland also won pennants in 1913 and 1914. Vean Gregg: 1911 American Tobacco Company baseball card. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

After the 1914 season, the team went into a tailspin that lasted over a decade. At the end of the 1917 season, the original franchise was relocated to Sacramento, California. With America’s entry into World War I, restrictions were placed on travel, such that the Beavers even withdrew from the PCL for the 1918 season, playing instead in the Class B Pacific Coast International League. Sacramento redirects here. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

Second incarnation: 1919–1972

Portland re-entered the PCL a year later with the second version of the Beavers (now the Las Vegas 51s). It wasn’t until 1932, however, that the team won its next PCL flag, with an offense that led the league in hitting. The team won the pennant again in 1936, finishing but 1½ games over runner-up Oakland, then winning the postseason series to capture the crown. Founded 1983 Ballpark Cashman Field Based in Las Vegas, NV Team Colors Dodger Blue, Silver, Black League PCL Pacific Conference Local Media Las Vegas Review Journal Owner Mandalay Baseball Properties General Manager Field Manager Lorenzo Bundy Championships 1986, 1988 Website www. ... For the American Basketball League team see: Oakland Oaks (ABL). ...

The 1936 title would be the last for the early PCL Beavers. For the following 36 seasons, the Beavers finished high enough to make the playoffs only six times. The team finished second once (1944) and third four times (1947, 1956, 1964, and 1967). Usually the team finished well into the second division.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the franchise was also referred to as the "Lucky Beavers", and Vaughn Street Park was known as "Lucky Beaver Stadium".

In 1956, the Beavers left the now-demolished Vaughn Street Park to move into 25,000-seat Multnomah Stadium, eventually renamed Civic Stadium. Throughout most of the 1960s, the Beavers were the AAA affiliate of the American League Cleveland Indians, nurturing such future stars as "Sudden" Sam McDowell, Lou "Mad Dog" Piniella, and Luis "El Gigante" Tiant. Later major league affiliations included Minnesota and Philadelphia. After 1972, in which the Beavers drew fewer than 92,000 fans for the entire season, the team left Portland for Spokane. The Class A Portland Mavericks filled the void left by the departure of the Beavers. The Mavericks played in the short-season Northwest League, with a schedule running from mid-June through August. PGE Park (formerly Civic Stadium, a name still used by locals; originally Multnomah Stadium) is a stadium located in Portland, Oregon. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969. ... Nickname: Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: , Country United States State Washington County Spokane Government  - Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area  - City  58. ... The Portland Mavericks were a minor league baseball team in Portland, Oregon, USA. They were a Class A team in the Northwest League from 1973 to 1977. ... The Northwest League is a class A minor league. ...

Third incarnation: 1978–1993

A third version of the Beavers rejoined the PCL in 1978 and played in Civic Stadium through 1992. In 1983, the new Beavers won the PCL pennant, the first for Portland in 47 years. Though finishing fourth overall that year, the Beavers defeated the Edmonton Trappers to win the Northern Division title, then bested the Albuquerque Dukes in the finals to capture the flag. The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball (Triple A) team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. ... The Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ...

After the 1993 season, Beavers owner Joe Buzas moved the team to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they became the Salt Lake Buzz, and later the Stingers. Their current nickname is the Bees. For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see USS Salt Lake City. ... Class-Level Triple-A Minor League affiliations Pacific Coast League (1994-Present) Pacific Conference - North Division Major League affiliation Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2001-Present) Minnesota Twins (1994-2000) Name Salt Lake Bees (2006-Present) Salt Lake Stingers (2002-2005) Salt Lake Buzz (1994-2001) Ballpark Franklin Covey Field...

Once again, the departure of the PCL brought the return of the short-season Northwest League. Following their inaugural season in 1993, the Class A Bend Rockies relocated to the now available market of Portland in 1994. The Portland Rockies played in the Rose City for the next seven seasons and served an important role for the city, whose demand for a major league team was growing. Portland's support for the Rockies paved the way for the return of AAA baseball in 2001. The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. ... The Northwest League is a class A minor league. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... The Portland Rockies were a minor-league baseball team that played in Portland, Oregon from 1994-2000. ... This article is about the year. ...

Fourth incarnation: 2000–present

Following the 2000 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres swapped AAA teams. The Albuquerque Dukes (a charter franchise of the PCL under the name Los Angeles Angels) moved to Portland, becoming the fourth version of the Beavers, as the San Diego Padres affiliate. As part of the relocation agreement, Civic Stadium was renovated in 2000 and renamed PGE Park. The Dodgers took control of the Padres' Las Vegas Stars, who would be renamed the 51's. The Portland Rockies would move up the Columbia River to Pasco and become the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2001. Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... PGE Park (formerly Civic Stadium, a name still used by locals; originally Multnomah Stadium) is a stadium located in Portland, Oregon. ... Founded 1983 Ballpark Cashman Field Based in Las Vegas, NV Team Colors Dodger Blue, Silver, Black League PCL Pacific Conference Local Media Las Vegas Review Journal Owner Mandalay Baseball Properties General Manager Field Manager Lorenzo Bundy Championships 1986, 1988 Website www. ... The Portland Rockies were a minor-league baseball team that played in Portland, Oregon from 1994-2000. ... The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. ... Pasco (IPA: ) is a city located in Franklin County, in the state of Washington, USA. Pasco is the county seat of Franklin CountyGR6. ... The Tri-City Dust Devils are a minor league baseball team in Pasco, Washington, USA. They are a Class A team in the Northwest League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 2001. ... This article is about the year. ...

In 2007, owner Merritt Paulson announced that he was considering changing the name of the team^[4] - to prevent confusion with the Oregon State University Beavers, whose baseball team won the national championships in 2006 and 2007. Possible new names and logos were unveiled, and a vote was staged on the team website. "Portland Beavers" won the contest^[5], and the team unveiled new logos and colors on January 29, 2008.^[6] The Beavers emphasized their connection to the three prior franchises with the notation "Est. 1903" on their primary logo. The team also brought back the name "Lucky Beavers" as part of a sleeve patch on their alternate jersey. Henry Merritt Paulson III is the majority owner of Shortstop, LLC which owns the Portland Beavers, a minor-league baseball team, and the Portland Timbers, a USL First Division soccer team. ... The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University, which is located in Corvallis, Oregon in the United States. ...

Logos

Current roster

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References

• O'Neal, Bill. The Pacific Coast League 1903-1988. Eakin Press, Austin TX, 1990. ISBN 0-89015-776-6.
• Snelling, Dennis. The Pacific Coast League: A Statistical History, 1903-1957 McFarland & Company, Inc., Jefferson, NC, 1995. ISBN 0-7864-0045-5.
• Carlson, Kip & Andersen, Paul. The Portland Beavers. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC, 2004. ISBN 0-7385-3266-5

External links

• Portland Beavers web site
• MadFriars.com
• Collection of historical Beavers photographs, showing "Lucky Beavers" nickname
• Portland Beavers Roster, Splits, and Situational Stats