Burlington (NC) Indians
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Burlington, NC
- League: Carolina League 1958-1964; Appalachian League 1986-2006
- Affiliation: Cleveland Indians 1958-1964, 1986-2006
- Ballpark: Burlington Athletic Park 1960-1964, 1986-2006
The Burlington Indians were a Cleveland Indians affiliate in the Appalachian League. They played their home games at Burlington Athletic Park in Burlington, North Carolina. After the 2006 season, they became a Kansas City Royals affiliate known as the Burlington Royals.
Among the notable Burlington Indians of the Carolina League were Luis Tiant, Mel Stottlemyre, Doc Edwards, Tommy Agee, and Richie Scheinblum.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 70-67 | 4th | Pinky May | League Champs |
| 1959 | 49-81 | 6th | Pinky May | |
| 1960 | 67-73 | 4th | Pinky May | |
| 1961 | 71-66 | 2nd | Bill Herring / Walt Novick | none |
| 1962 | 66-74 | 4th | Gene Verble | Lost in 1st round |
| 1963 | 77-66 | 3rd (t) | Pat Colgan | |
| 1964 | 68-70 | 6th | Bill Herring | |
| 1986 | 36-31 | 5th | Glenn Adams | |
| 1987 | 51-19 | 1st | Tom Chandler | League Champs |
| 1988 | 37-32 | 4th | Mike Bucci | Lost League Finals |
| 1989 | 31-37 | 7th | Jim Gabella | |
| 1990 | 35-37 | 6th | Dave Keller | |
| 1991 | 40-27 | 3rd | Dave Keller | Lost League Finals |
| 1992 | 35-31 | 3rd | Minnie Mendoza | |
| 1993 | 44-24 | 1st (t) | Jim Gabella | League Champs |
| 1994 | 23-42 | 10th | Jim Gabella | |
| 1995 | 26-38 | 8th | Harry Spilman | |
| 1996 | 29-38 | 6th | Harry Spilman | |
| 1997 | 32-36 | 6th | Harry Spilman (22-31) / Joe Mikulik (10-5) | |
| 1998 | 31-36 | 7th | Joe Mikulik | |
| 1999 | 21-49 | 10th | Jack Mull | |
| 2000 | 21-46 | 10th | Dave Turgeon | |
| 2001 | 31-37 | 7th (t) | Rouglas Odor | |
| 2002 | 29-39 | 8th | Rouglas Odor | |
| 2003 | 37-31 | 5th | Rouglas Odor | |
| 2004 | 31-35 | 7th | Rouglas Odor | |
| 2005 | 25-43 | 10th | Sean McNally / Lee May Jr. | |
| 2006 | 34-33 | 4th (t) | Kevin Higgins |
