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Waterbury Indians
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass B (1947–1950)
Class AA (1966–1971, 1973–1986)
League
Major league affiliations
Team
Minor league titles
League titles (1)
  • 1970
Conference titles (1)
  • 1947
Wild card berths (5)
  • 1948
  • 1949
  • 1980
  • 1984
  • 1985
Team data
Name
  • Waterbury Indians (1897)
  • Waterbury Timers (1947–1950)
  • Waterbury Giants (1966–1967)
  • Waterbury Indians (1968–1969)
  • Waterbury Pirates (1970–1971)
  • Waterbury Dodgers (1973–1976)
  • Waterbury Giants (1977–1978)
  • Waterbury A's (1979)
  • Waterbury Reds (1980–1983)
  • Waterbury Angels (1984)
  • Waterbury Indians (1985–1986)
BallparkMunicipal Stadium (1947–1950, 1966–1986)

The Waterbury Indians were a minor league team based Waterbury, Connecticut. Waterbury hosted minor league baseball beginning in 1884, with teams playing under numerous nicknames. The Waterbury team was first called the "Indians" in the 1897 season. The nickname returned in 1968, as the Class AA level Eastern League played as the "Waterbury Indians" on two separate occasions, with the franchise serving as a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

The Waterbury "Timers" teams played as members of the Class B level Colonial League from 1947 to 1950 and preceded Waterbury Eastern League era teams in minor league play.

From 1966 to 1986, Waterbury had tenure of hosting teams as members of the Class AA level Eastern League. Waterbury Eastern League teams adopted the nicknames of their various major league affiliates. The Waterbury teams played as a minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants (1966–1967), Cleveland Indians (1968–1969), Pittsburgh Pirates (1970-1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1973–1976), San Francisco Giants (1977–1978), Oakland Athletics (1979), Cincinnati Reds (1980–1983), California Angels (1984) and Cleveland Indians (1985–1986) during their tenure in the league. The 1970 Waterbury Pirates team won the Eastern League championship.

Beginning with the 1947 season, all Waterbury minor league teams hosted home games at Municipal Stadium. The ballpark is still in use today.

History

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Early minor league teams

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Waterbury first hosted minor league baseball in 1884, when the "Waterbury" team began a tenure of Waterbury teams that played primarily in the Connecticut State League between 1884 and 1912.[1]

The Waterbury team was first known as the "Indians" in 1897, playing the season as members of the Connecticut State League.[2] After serving as player/manager of the St Louis Browns (today's St. Louis Cardinals) in 1896, in his final major league season, Baseball Hall of Fame member Roger Connor managed the 1897 Waterbury Indians for final portion of their season, beginning a tenure with the franchise. Connor was a Waterbury native. Connor remained with Waterbury as their manager for the 1898 season, when the team became known as the Waterbury Pirates and won the Connecticut State League championship, with his brother Joe Connor in the roster.[3][4] Connor would manage Waterbury through the 1901 Connecticut State League season.[5][6][7]

The Waterbury Nattatucks and Waterbury Brasscos teams played as members of the Eastern League from 1918 to 1928. The 1928 Brasscos were the last minor league team before the 1947 Waterbury "Timers" team resumed minor league play.[8][9]

1947 to 1950: Waterbury Timers - Colonial League

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After a 19-season hiatus, Waterbury resumed minor league play in 1947, when the Waterbury "Timers" began play in the reformed six-team, Class B level Colonial League, hosting home games at Municipal Stadium.[10][11][12] In the era, the Class B minor league level was the equivalent of today's Class AA level minor leagues.[13][9] The Bridgeport Bees, New London Raiders, Port Chester Clippers, Poughkeepsie Giants and Stamford Bombers teams joined with Waterbury to begin Colonial League play in on May 7, 1947.[14]

(2018) Former Waterbury Clock Company complex. Waterbury, Connecticut. National Register of Historic Places.

The Waterbury "Timers" nickname corresponds to local history and local industry in the era. The Waterbury Clock Company was based in Waterbury from 1894 through 1944.[15] The company was later purchased and moved to Middlebury, Connecticut and evolved to become known as the Timex Corporation.[16]

In their first season of Colonial League play, the 1947 Timers won the league pennant. Waterbury ended the regular season with a 83–38 record and a first-place finish, playing the season manager James Acton. Waterbury finished 14.5 games ahead of the second place Poughkeepsie Giants.[17] After winning the Colonial League pennant, the Timers lost in the first round of the four-team playoffs 4 games to 3 to eventual the champion Samford Bombers.[9] Waterbury's Frank Lamanna led the Colonial League with both 21 home runs and 123 RBI. Pitcher Mike Kash of Wagerbury won 20 games to lead the league.[9]

1948 season 65–68 record third place under player/manager Mike Kash. 18.0 games behind first place Port Chester in the regular season standings.[18] Lost in first round of the playoffs 4 games to 1 to eventual champion Port Chester.[9] Waterbury's Aldo Casadei led the Colonial League with 157 total hits.[9]

Bert Shepard was named as the Waterbury manager in 1949. Shepard took the position, stating he wanted to manage because, "Always before I’ve had a manager who was afraid to take a chance on me. Now, it’s up to me. Every fourth day when I make up the lineups, that ninth man is going to be B. Shepard, pitcher."[19]

A rising minor league player, Shepard returned to baseball after having been injured in combat while serving as a pilot for the US Army 55th Fighter Group during World War II.[20] Shephard was piloting a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter returning from a mission over Hamburg, Germany on May 21, 1944, when his plane was shot down by enemy gunfire. The gunfire hit and pierced Shephard's right leg and foot and also his chin, rendering him unconscious as his plane crashed. Shephard was captured by German troops who held off German citizens intent on killing Shepard. Doctors at the Meiningen Prisoner of War camp amputated his injured right leg.[21] In February 1945, Shephard was returned after a prisoner exchange and was sent to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he fitted with a new prosthesis. Shephard began pitching again. On July 10, 1945, was the first the starting pitcher for the Washington Senators against the Brooklyn Dodgers in an exhibition in his only major league appearance. On August 4, 1945, Shepard became the only major league player to play with a prosthetic leg when he pitched a perfect inning of relief for the Senators in a game against the Boston Red Sox/[22]

Shepard was at Walter Reed Hospital in the winter of 1949, where his leg had been re-amputated for the fifth time. There he saw an ad in The Sporting News for the managerial position with the Waterbury Timers. He submitted his application in the mail from the hospital.[23]

In 1949, Waterbury ended the season with a final record of 62–63.[24] The team finished in fourth place, playing under managers Bert Shepard and Leo Eastham amidst controversy. The team had compiled a record of 42–46 when a managerial situation became an issue. Upon joining Waterbury as player/manager, Shepard had suggested to be paid a salary of $1 for the entire season, with the stipulation he receive $400 for each pitching victory he earned as a pitcher. He eventually agreed to a salary of between $4,000 and $4,500 for the season. In August, the franchise claimed it could no longer afford his salary and Shepard was removed as manager. Player Leo Eastham compiled a record of 5–4 in his absence. The Waterbury players threatened to go on strike after Shepard's removal and wanted him reinstated. The situation was settled when a player’s committee raised enough money from local merchants to pay Shepard to return as manager for the rest of the season.[25][26]

Bert Shepard then returned to manage Waterbury for a 15–13 record to conclude the season. Ultimately, Waterbury ended the season 18.0 games behind first place Bristol in the final regular season standings.[27] As a pitcher, Bert Shepard compiled a 5-6 record with a 6.16 ERA.[28] Qualified for the four team playoffs. The Timers lost in first round 4 games to 1 to eventual champion Bristol.[9] Player and briefly manager Leo Eastham led the Colonial League with 26 home runs.[9]

Shepard worked for IBM Typewriters in 1950 and 1951, before returning to pitching in 1952, playing through 1955.[29][30] Shepard married, became an engieer and won the national amputee golf championship twice.[31]

1950 season was short, as the Class B level Colonial League disbanded on July 16, 1950. Record of 23–39 fifth place under managers John Morris (13-16), John McKenna and Charlie Bowles.[32] At the time the Colonial League folded, the Timers were 16.5 games behind Poughkeepsie.[33] The Colonial League never reformed.[9]

1966 to 1971: Eastern League membership

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After a sixteen season hiatus from professional baseball, Waterbury next hosted minor league baseball in 1966, when the Waterbury "Giants" became members of the six-team Class AA level Eastern League.[34][9] The "Giants" were so named as Waterbury served as a minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The newly formed Waterbury franchise replaced the Springfield Giants in the six-team league, as the San Francisco Giants' affiliate was relocated. The Waterbury Giants joined the Elmira Pioneers (Baltimore Orioles affiliate), Pawtucket Indians (Cleveland Indians), Pittsfield Red Sox (Boston Red Sox), Williamsport Mets (New York Mets) and York White Roses (Washington Senators) teams in beginning Eastern League play on April 23, 1966.[35][36]

The Giants ended the 1966 Eastern League regular season with a record of 64–76. Waterbury finished in fifth place, playing the season under manager Andy Gilbert.[37] The Giants ended the season 24.5 games behind the first place Elmira Pioneers.[38] No playoffs were held in 1966.[9] Robert Taylor of Waterbury led the league with 150 total hits.[9]

(1968) Bobby Bonds, San Francisco Giants. Bonds played for Waterbury in 1967.

The 1967 Waterbury Giants continued play as the Eastern League expanded to become an eight-team league with two divisions.[39] Waterbury became a member of the East Division record of 71–69 fifth place under overall returning manager Andy Gilbert. The Giants placed third in the East Division, finishing 11.0 games behind the first place Binghamton Triplets. Waterbury did not qualify for the two-team playoff won by Binghamton over the Elmira Pioneers.[9] Bobby Bonds played for the 1967 Waterbury Giants in his second professional season after almost quitting baseball the season before.[40]

The 1968 Waterbury "Indians" continued Eastern League play as the franchise became a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.[41][9] The Eastern League dropped the Pawtucket Indians and Williamsport Mets franchises and returned to playing as a six-team Class AA level league.[9]

With the new structure, Waterbury ended the 1968 season in last place.[42] The Indians ended the regular season with a record of 52–88. Waterbury finished in sixth place, playing the season under managers Phil Cavarretta (19–38) and Ray Mueller (33–50) and finished 32.5 games behind the first place Pittsfield Red Sox. Waterbury did not qualify for the four-team playoffs, won by the Reading Phillies.[9] Waterbury Indians pitcher Mike Hedlund led the Eastern League with 149 strikeouts.[9] Following the 1968 season, Waterbury owner Jerry Waring sold the Waterbury franchise to Bernie Durocher, nephew of Baseball Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher.[43]

The 1969 Waterbury Indians finished in last place in the six-team Class AA Eastern League regular season standings.[44] Waterbury ended the regular season with a 48–93 record, finishing in sixth place while playing under manager Clay Bryant.[45] The Indians finished 42.0 gamed behind the first place York Pirates and did not qualify for the four-team playoffs, which were cancelled after one game and the York Pirates being declared champions. Waterbury drew 37.371 fans for the season, lowest in the league.[9] In 1969, Waterbury and Elmira played an extra game against each other by accident.[46]

In 1970, the Waterbury "Pirates" continued Eastern League play as a minor league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and won the league championship.[9] The newly named Pirates ended the 1970 season with a record of 79–62, finishing in first place, while playing under manager Red Davis.[47] Waterbury ended the season 1.0 game ahead of the second place Reading Phillies (78–63) in the six-team league.[48] No playoffs were held and Waterbury won the league championship finishing by in first place.[9] Red Davis was named as Eastern League Manager of the Year. Gene Clines and Richie Zisk were key players on the Pirates championship team.[49] Zisk later became an All-Star player and led the American League in home runs.[50] Clines had a long major league career and was a long-time hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners.[51]

In defending their championship, the Waterbury Pirates ended the 1971 Eastern League season out of the playoffs.[52] The Pirated ended the regular season with a record of 68–70, finishing in fifth place overall and in third place in the four-team National Division.[53] The Pirates played the season under returning manager Red Davis.[54] Waterbury did not qualify for the playoffs as the Eastern League expanded to eight teams and two divisions. The Pirates finished 10.0 games behind the division champion Trois-Rivieres Aigles.[9]

(1989) Dave Parker, Oakland Athletics. Parker played for Waterbury in 1971 at age 19.

Dave Parker played for the Pirates in 1971 at age 20, having played the previous season with the Pirates team in the Rookie level Gulf Coast League to begin his professional career at age 19. Still at 19 years old, Parker began his second professional season with Waterbury and struggled, as he hit .228 with 0 home runs in 30 games at Waterbury to begin the season. Turning age 20, Parker was then sent to the Class A level Monroe Pirates, hitting .358 with 11 home runs in 71 games with Monroe in the Western Carolinas League to finish the season. Of his time with Waterbury in 1971, Parker said, "I was the youngest guy there and I tried too hard to prove myself."[55] In 1972, Parker was promoted to the Salem Pirates and won the Carolina League Most Valuable Player Award. Parker became the National league MVP in 1979 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and won two batting titles in his major league career. He retired with a .290 batting average with HR and RBI[56]

1972 Eastern League season: Elmira flooding

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The Waterbury franchise folded following the 1971 season. Waterbury did not host an Eastern League team at the start of the 1972 season, replaced in the league by the Sherbrooke Pirates, as the Pittsburgh Pirates relocated their affiliate team to a new locale.[57]

On June 22 and June 23, 1972, heavy rains caused major flooding in Elmira, New York and left Dunn Field, the home ballpark of the Elmira Pioneers franchise, under water and unusable.[58] The floods forced Elmira to relocate some "home games" and without a minor league tenant for the Eastern League season, Municipal Stadium in Waterbury was utilized. Elmira was eventually able to resume play at Dunn Field in Elmira on July 18, 1972, after the waters receded and their home ballpark was repaired.[59][60][61] The team ended the season with a record of 46–91, finishing in fourth place in the American Division and ending the season 36.5 games behind the first place West Haven Yankees. Overall, their record was the worst in the eight-team league, while playing the unique season under the direction of manager Len Johnson. The Elmira Pioneers played as a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in 1972.[62]

1973 to 1976 - Dodgers & Eastern League

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In 1973, Waterbury regained a franchise in the Eastern League team, as the Waterbury "Dodgers" resumed play in the eight-team, Class AA level league.[63] Waterbury resumed league play as a minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.[9] The newly formed Waterbury Dodgers joined the Bristol Red Sox (Boston Red Sox affiliate), Pittsfield Rangers (Texas Rangers), Quebec Carnavals (Montreal Expos), Reading Phillies (Philadelphia Phillies), Sherbrooke Pirates (Pittsburgh Pirates), Trois Rivieres Aigles (Cincinnati Reds) and West Haven Yankees (New York Yankees) teams in beginning Eastern League play on April 21, 1973.[64]

The Dodgers ended the 1973 Eastern League season in last place.[65] With a final record of 59–79, Waterbury ended the season holding the worst record in the eight-team league. Waterbury manager Don LeJohn began a four-season tenure as the Waterbury Dodgers manager. The Dodgers ended the regular season in fourth place in the four-team American Division, finishing 17.0 games behind the division champion Pittsfield Rangers in the final standings. With their last place finish, Waterbury did not qualify for the playoff final won by the Reading Phillies over Pittsfield.[66][9]

Continuing play in the 1974 Eastern League, the Waterbury Dodgers were improved.[67] After a last place finish the season before, Waterbury ended the regular season with a final record of 64–72, placing third in the four-team American Division, finishing 10.5 games behind the division champion Bristol Red Sox.[68] Waterbury played the season under returning manager Don LeJohn and did not qualify for the four-team playoffs won by the Thetford Mines Pirates.[9] Future major league manager Terry Collins played for Waterbury at age 25, hitting .200.[69]

For the 1975 season the Eastern League had no divisions, but the league remained an eight-team league. 77–59 third place 6.0 games behind first place Reading Phillies.[70] manager Don LeJohn. Did not qualify [9]

Eastern League 1976. returned to divisions.in the Dodgers' teams final season. Manager Don LeJohn. Ended the season in fourth place in the four-team north Division. 62–73 record 19.5 games behind division winner Trois Rivieres Aigles.[71] Did not qualify[9]

1977 to 1983: Waterbury Giants / A's / Reds

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Beginning in 1977, the franchise changed affiliates and began play as the Waterbury "Giants," continuing play in the Eastern League as a minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants,[9]

The 1977 Eastern League played with two divisions and Waterbury became a member of the four-team New England Division. The other division was the Can-Am Division, The Giants ended the regular season with a record of 77–63 with the third best league record under manager Andy Gilbert, who returned to Waterbury having managed the previous Waterbury Giants teams. In their division, the Giants finished in second place, 10.0 games behind the West Haven Yankees.[72] Did not qualify[9] Gilbert was named as co-Eastern League Manager of the Year.

The 1978 Eastern League season. Giants continued play as the league reduced to a six team with no divisions and no Cananadain teams, The Giants 65–74 fourth place under manager returning Andy Gilbert.17.0 games behind the first place West Haven Yankees.[73] Did not qualify[9]

In 1979, Waterbury again changed affiliates as the Waterbury "A's" continued Eastern League play as an Oakland A's minor league affiliate for one season. The Eastern League continued play as a six-team class D level league. Waterbury finished in last place.[74] The A's ended the 1979 regular season with a 79–91 record and in sixth place under manager Ed Nottle. Did not qualify for the playoff and finished 34.5 games behind he first place West Haven Yankees.[75][9]

In 1980, the Eastern League expanded to become an eight-team league and added the Lynn Sailors and Great Falls White Sox franchises. The Oakland affiliation switched to the West Haven White Caps and Waterbury became a Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliate.[76]

The newly named Waterbury "Reds" played the 1980 Eastern League season as members of the South Division, playing as a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and adopting the parent team nickname. The Reds ended the regular season with a 75–64 record, fourth best in the league under manager Mike Compton. The Reds ended the season in third place in the South Division and finished 5.0 games behind the Bristol Red Sox.[77] The Reds advanced in the playoffs Lost league finals after the Waterbury Reds defeated Reading the Phillies 2 games to 0 in the first-round playoff series. In the final, the Holyoke Millers defeated Waterbury 2 games to 1.[9]

After advancing the final in the previous season, Waterbury had a last place finish in the 1981 Eastern League season. Record of 55–83 fourth place in the Southern Division, 24.5 games behind the division winner Bristol Red Sox. Overall, Waterbury had the worst regular season in the eight-team league playing the season under manager George Scherger.[78] Did not qualify for the playoff won by Bristol over the Glens Falls White Sox[9]

Improved slightly in 1982 Eastern League season record of 56–82 seventh place overall playing the season under manager Jim Lett. Waterbury placed fourth in the four-team South Division, finishing 29.0 games behind the division winner West Haven A's.[79] Waterbury did not qualify for the playoffs won by West Haven.[9]

In the 1983 Eastern League season, the league remained as an eight=team Class AA level league, but did not have a 2-division structure in 1983. Waterbury ended with a record of 59–80 finished in seventh place under returning manager Jim Lett. The Reds finished 36.5 games behind the first place Reading Phillies in the final regular season standings.[80] The Reds Did not qualify for the four team playoffs won by the New Britain Red Sox.[9]

1984 to 1986: Waterbury Angels & Indians

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In 1984, the Waterbury "Angels" continued Eastern League play, as the franchise became a California Angels minor league affiliate, an agreement that lasted for one season. This shift in affiliation occurred when the Cincinnati Reds' affiliation was transferred to the newly formed Vermont Reds. The Eastern League member Lynn Pirates franchise relocated from Lynn, Massachusetts to Burlington, Vermont. The new Vermont team then reached a four-year affiliate agreement with the Cincinnati Reds.[81]

In the 1984 Eastern League season, the Angels ended the season with a final record 76–64 and qualified for the playoffs, advancing to the league finals. Waterbury finished second place tie, and were managed by Winston Llenas. Waterbury ended the regular season in a second-place tie with the Glens Falls White Sox, with both teams finishing 6.0 games behind the first place Albany-Colonie A's.[82] Qualifying for the four-team playoffs, the Waterbury Angels defeated Glens Falls White Sox 3 games to 1 in the first round. Waterbury lost in the league Finals, where the Vermont Reds defeated the Angels 3 games to 2.[9]

In 1985, the Waterbury "Indians" continued play in the Eastern League, as the franchise again became a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians after fifteen years. The Indians finished the 1985 Eastern League season with a record of 75–64. Waterbury ended the regular season in second place tie, playing the season under manager Jack Aker. Lost in 1st round [9] Waterbury third basemen Cory Snyder was named Eastern League Most Valuable Player.

In their final season the 1986 Indians. 1986 Eastern League season Record of 66–73 fifth place manager Orlando Gomez. Did not qualify[9]

1997 Waterbury Spirit

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Waterbury was without minor league baseball until 1997, when the Waterbury "Spirit" began play as members of the Independent Northeast League.[83] The team played in Waterbury from the 1997 season through the 2000 season and hosted home games at Municipal Stadium, continuing the ballpark's history of hosting minor league teams in Waterbury. After folding in 2000, the franchise was reformed in 2003, but was relocated to Lynn, Massachusetts, where the team resumed play as the North Shore Spirit.[84]

The ballpark

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Beginning with the 1947 season, Waterbury teams hosted home minor league games in Municipal Stadium, which was originally constructed in 1938 as a football facility. The site was first home to the privately owned Waterbury Driving Park, which also hosted baseball and other athletic activities including horse racing.[85] The site became a public park and received a $400,000 upgrade in 1939, reamed to become Waterbury Municipal Stadium.[86][87]

On August 7, 1947, the New York Yankees with Baseball Hall of Fame members Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto played an exhibition game against the Waterbury Timers at the ballpark.[88][89] The ballpark is still in use today. Municipal Stadium is located at 1200 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury, Connecticut.[90][91]

Timeline

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Year(s) # Yrs. Team Level League Affiliate Ballpark
1947–1950 4 Waterbury Timers Class B Colonial League None Municipal Stadium
1966–1967 2 Waterbury Giants Class AA Eastern League San Francisco Giants
1968–1969 2 Waterbury Indians Cleveland Indians
1970–1971 2 Waterbury Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates
1972 1 Elmira Pioneers* Cleveland Indians
1973–1976 4 Waterbury Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers
1977–1978 2 Waterbury Giants San Francisco Giants
1979 1 Waterbury A's Oakland Athletics
1980–1983 4 Waterbury Reds Cincinnati Reds
1984 1 Waterbury Angels California Angels
1985–1986 2 Waterbury Indians Cleveland Indians

Year-by-year records

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Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs/Notes
Waterbury Timers (Colonial League)
1947 83–38 1st James Acton Won League pennant
Lost in 1st round
1948 65–68 3rd Mike Kash Lost in 1st round
1949 62–63 4th Bert Shepard (42–46) / Leo Eastham (5–4)
Bert Shepard (15–13)		 Lost in 1st round
1950 23–39 5th John Morris (13-16) / John McKenna
Charlie Bowles		 League disbanded July 16
Waterbury Giants (Eastern League)
1966 64–76 5th Andy Gilbert No playoffs held
1967 71–69 5th Andy Gilbert Did not qualify
Waterbury Indians (Eastern League)
1968 52–88 6th Phil Cavarretta (19–38) / Ray Mueller (33–50) Did not qualify
1969 48–93 6th Clay Bryant Did not qualify
Waterbury Pirates (Eastern League)
1970 79–62 1st Red Davis No playoffs held
Won league championship
1971 68–70 5th Red Davis Did not qualify
1972 46–91 8th Len Johnson *Elmira Pioneers franchise relocated to Waterbury due to flooding
Did not qualify
Waterbury Dodgers (Eastern League)
1973 59–79 8th Don LeJohn Did not qualify
1974 64–72 6th (t) Don LeJohn Did not qualify
1975 77–59 3rd Don LeJohn Did not qualify
1976 62–73 6th Don LeJohn Did not qualify
Waterbury Giants (Eastern League)
1977 77–63 3rd Andy Gilbert Did not qualify
1978 65–74 4th Andy Gilbert Did not qualify
Waterbury A's (Eastern League)
1979 79–91 6th Ed Nottle Did not qualify
Waterbury Reds (Eastern League)
1980 75–64 4th Mike Compton Lost league finals
1981 55–83 8th George Scherger Did not qualify
1982 56–82 7th Jim Lett Did not qualify
1983 59–80 7th Jim Lett Did not qualify
Waterbury Angles (Eastern League)
1984 76–64 2nd (t) Winston Llenas Lost League Finals
Waterbury Indians (Eastern League)
1985 75–64 2nd (t) Jack Aker Lost in 1st round
1986 66–73 5th Orlando Gomez Did not qualify

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Notable alumni

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See also

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Double-A affiliate
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