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The North Pole Nicks were managed by Jerry McClain (1980–1981), Dan
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was built in North Pole. Wright Field was located within Newby Park. Wright Field has served as the home to the North Pole High School baseball team.
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Diamonds in the Rough: Baseball
Stories from Alaska
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27:Information
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459:Todd Zeile
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363:Mark Grace
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123:Don Dennis
316:1989–1991
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120:President
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