[1] The central Oregon city had hosted the Bend Rainbows for two season from 1970-1971 until the club relocated to Seattle.
The club received little support from local businesses and projects for the upcoming season were not positive.
In February of 1979, Jackson County commissioners approved the use of Miles Field for professional baseball.
Despite the departure of the Emman's franchise, Bend area residents expressed a desire for baseball to return.
The Timber Hawks played at Vince Genna Stadium located in Bend, Oregon.