The team posted a league best record 43-28 en route to a south division title.
Jack Cain eventually became the president of the Northwest League and in an effort to avoid a conflict of interest he transferred ownership to his wife, Mary.
In 1985 owner Jack Cain had contemplated changing the nickname to "Beavers", but ultimately decided against the switch.
The decision was largely a result of Philadelphia's desire to move its minor league teams closer to the East Coast.
[5] Like Bend, the Phillies severed ties with their Triple-A affiliate Portland of the Pacific Coast League.