Indianapolis Indians game day programs have evolved over the years, but one thing remains the same – they are the perfect commemorative souvenir for your experience at Victory Field! Click on any of the decades below to enjoy feature stories from issues of the past.
Catch up on this year's Indianapolis Indians by picking up the 2023 edition of Curtain Call at the Hot Corner Gift Shop, or check out feature stories from Victory Field here.
On its five-year anniversary, Victory Field welcomed Pacific Coast League and International League All-Stars to the Circle City for the 2001 Triple-A All-Star Game. In front of 15,868 fans and a national television audience on ESPN2, the PCL defeated the IL, 9-5. The game featured many future major league players, none bigger than the Louisville RiverBats' Adam Dunn, who launched two home runs for the IL. Indianapolis was represented by infielder Mike Coolbaugh, outfielder Brian Lesher and trainer Paul Anderson. Coolbaugh belted a two-run homer for the IL in the ninth inning.
With the best-of-seven 1986 American Association Championship Series against Denver reaching Game 7, one of the most memorable moments in franchise history came to life. Trailing 4-3 with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Indians first baseman Billy Moore lined a 2-2 fastball into left field to score Tom Romano and Casey Candaele. It was the first of four straight championships for the Indians.