In 1936, the Badgers played briefly as members of the Class D level Northeast Arkansas League before the team relocated during the season to become the Caruthersville Pilots.
[2] The Batesville White Sox, Jonesboro Giants, Newport Cardinals, Osceola Indians and Paragould Rebels teams joined West Plains in beginning league play on May 7, 1936.
In the playoffs, the Pilots defeated the Jonesboro Giants 2 games to 1, playing for the first half title.
In the Finals, the Pilots defeated the Newport Cardinals 3 games to 2 to claim the 1936 Northeast Arkansas League championship.
[1] The West Plains Badgers played minor league home games at the American Legion Field.