Overview
The Lewiston Broncs were a minor league baseball team based in Lewiston, Idaho, United States. The club competed in the Class A Short‑Season Northwest League during the mid‑1970s.
History
- Inception and operation: The franchise began play in the 1975 season and ceased operations after the 1978 season.
- Major league affiliations: Throughout its four‑year existence the Broncs served as a farm club for Major League Baseball organizations. Documented affiliations include the Oakland Athletics (1975–1976) and the California Angels (1977). The affiliation for the 1978 season is not consistently recorded in available sources.
- Disbandment: Following the 1978 season the franchise was dissolved, and the Northwest League slot previously occupied by Lewiston was later filled by a different team.
Ballpark
The Broncs hosted their home games at Bengal Field in Lewiston. The venue was a multi‑purpose stadium that had previously been used for local high‑school and amateur baseball.
Notable players and legacy
Several athletes who appeared for the Lewiston Broncs subsequently advanced to Major League Baseball, though comprehensive lists of such players vary among reference works. The team contributed to the development of professional baseball talent in the Pacific Northwest and remains a part of Lewiston’s sports heritage.
References
- Northwest League historical records (1970s)
- Minor league affiliation logs, Baseball‑Reference.com (accessed 2024)
No additional verifiable information about the Lewiston Broncs has been located; the entry reflects the scope of documented historical sources.
