[1] It also hosted three teams in the semi-pro Nebraska Independent League: an unnamed club from 1936 to 1937 followed by two iterations of the North Platte Plainsmen (originally the Flynns) from 1946 to 1955 and from 1961 to 1964.
[2][3] It was also announced that the 80s would be taking over Bill Wood Field from the Plainsmen as their home ballpark.
[4] The North Platte 80s played their first official game on May 28, 2024, suffering a 13–10 defeat to the Tucson Saguaros at Bill Wood Field.
[6] On May 30, the 80s relinquished a 16-run lead and were defeated by the Santa Fe Fuego, 27–26, following nearly five hours of play.
[7] After losing their first six games of the season, the 80s achieved their first-ever victory on June 5, beating the Blackwell FlyCatchers, 10–9, in eleven innings at Bill Wood Field.