The Jackson Railroaders were a Minor League Baseball team that played in the Class D Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League in 1903.[1] They were located in Jackson, Tennessee, and were named for the city's association with the railroad industry, which was an important part of the city's economy; Jackson was also the home of locomotive engineer Casey Jones.[2] The Railroaders played their home games at Lakeview Ball Park.[3]
| Jackson Railroaders | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D |
| League | Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | Unaffiliated |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Team data | |
| Ballpark | Lakeview Ball Park |
Playing on the road, Jackson lost their season opener on May 21 against the Cairo Egyptians, 9–8.[4] They ended the season on the road with an 11–2 loss to the Hopkinsville Hoppers on September 16.[5] The Railroaders compiled a win–loss record of 53–52 (.505), placing third, in their only season of competition.[6]
The next professional baseball team to hail from Jackson was the Jackson Climbers in 1911.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Jackson, Tennessee Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "History of Jackson". City of Jackson, Tennessee. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "1903 Jackson Railroaders Statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Another League Starts". Chicago Tribune. Chicago. May 22, 1903. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jackson Team Beaten". The Courier Journal. Louisville. September 17, 1903. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1903 Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee League Standings". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "1911 Harrisburg Miners/Jackson Climbers Statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 22, 2020.