[1] Lanny Moss, who had gained notoriety as the 27-year-old female general manager of the Portland Mavericks, was awarded ownership of an expansion franchise in the Northwest League.
[2] Without an affiliation with a major league team, the Buckskins operated as an independent and in a unique financial strategy, Moss attempted a sponsorship program.
Manager Gerry Craft gained national media attention regarding divine guidance that prompted him to release a player.
In fifty-four games, Thomas led Boise with eleven home runs and a batting average of .359, but quit before the end of the season after not receiving his paycheck.
By the final weeks of the season, the Buckskins were playing without pay, as low attendance severely impacted the club's finances;[8] they finished last in the eight-team NWL at 23–49 (.319).