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The Terre Haute Huts were a minor league professional baseball team in Terre Haute, Indiana in the Three-I League. The team was in existence from 1955 to 1956, and was affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. They played at Indiana State University's Memorial Stadium.[ citation needed ]
They were also known as the Terre Haute Tigers, due to the affiliation with the parent club (Detroit Tigers).
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 40-26 | -- | Bill Norman (12-3) / Charlie Metro (28-23) | Team disbanded July 3 |
| 1955 | 56-70 | 6th | Stubby Overmire | |
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