Helena Brewers

Helena Brewers
Helena Brewers
1978–2018; Helena, Montana ;
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes	Rookie (1978–2000, 2003–2018)
Previous leagues	Pioneer League (1978–2000, 2003–2018)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams	Milwaukee Brewers (1985–2000, 2003–2018); Independent (1984); Philadelphia Phillies (1978–1983);
Minor league titles
League titles (4)	1984; 1995; 1996; 2010;
Division titles (10)	1979; 1984; 1987; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996; 2005; 2010; 2013;
Team data
Previous names	Helena Brewers (1987–2000, 2003–2018); Helena Gold Sox (1984–1986); Helena Phillies (1978–1983);
Colors	Navy blue, gold, white;
Mascot	Wally the Mammoth (2015-2018); Lewis the Lion and Clark the Cougar (2003-2015); 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.

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