Legendary baseball coach Bob Coleman stands in the back row (center) with his triumphant Evansville Braves team after capturing the Three-I League pennant in September 1957. The minor league organized in 1901 and was composed of teams from the “I†states: Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa. When the Braves capped a sensational comeback late in the season to defeat the Peoria Chiefs in 1957, they earned their first consecutive pennant and the seventh overall. Coleman was one of only two baseball managers who achieved more than 2,000 minor league wins during his long career.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
