Professional baseball returned to York in 1928. York had been a member of the Nebraska State League in 1915 when the league collapsed but had not participated in the 1922-24 attempts to restart the league.

The York Daily News sponsored a contest to name the new Nebraska State League franchise. The name "Dukes" was selected and Mr. Ezra McCormick of 128 Blackburn was the winner of two free tickets to the opening game. Other entries included Beavers, Panthers, Tommies, Plezalls and HillToppers. Games were played at East Hill Park. The picture at right shows the well manicured ball diamond that exists there today. The York franchise moved to Beatrice at the end of the 1931 season. York Dukes 1928 York Dukes 1929 York Dukes 1930 York Dukes 1931

Current Ball Diamond at East Hill Park

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