The Bremerton Bluejackets teams hosted home minor league games at Roosevelt Field, which was torn down in 1992.
In 1946, the Spokane Indians team was involved in a tragic accident while traveling to play a game in Bremerton at Roosevelt Field.
[1][2] The Salem Senators, Spokane Indians, Tacoma Tigers, Vancouver Capilanos, Victoria Athletics, Wenatchee Chiefs and Yakima Stars teams joined Bremerton in beginning league play on April 26, 1946.
[1] On June 24, 1946, the Spokane Indians team was involved in a tragic accident en route to play at Bremerton.
With a severe head wound, player Ben Geraghty was able to navigate the mountainside to reach the road and signal for help.
The injured survivors included players Pete Barisoff, Gus Hallbourg, Dick Powers, Irv Konopka, Levi McCormack, and the bus driver Glen Berg.
[10] Continuing play in 1947, The Bremerton Bluejackets ended the Western International League season with a record of 86–68, placing third in the final standings.
[13] Alan Strange returned as manager, as Bremerton finished the season 2.5 games behind the first place Spokane Indians in the final standings.