Paducah Little Colonels
The Paducah Little Colonels were a minor league baseball team from Paducah, Kentucky, that played in the Class C Central League in 1897.
| Paducah Little Colonels 1897 Paducah, Kentucky | |
| Minor league affiliations | |
|---|---|
| Previous classes | Class C |
Previous leagues | Central League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Unaffiliated |
| Team data | |
| Nickname | Paducah Little Colonels |
| Colors | Old gold & maroon |
Team history
On February 7, 1897, the Paducah Little Colonels were formed as a charter member of the Class C Central League.[1] Joining the Little Colonels in the six-team league were the Cairo Egyptians, Evansville Brewers, Nashville Centennials, Terre Haute Hottentots, and Washington Browns.[2] Paducah's uniforms were old gold and maroon.[3]
Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Little Colonels were in fifth place with a 31–37 (.456) record.[4]
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References
- "Central League Organized". The Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis. February 8, 1897. p. 5. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "1897 Central League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- "Billy Work Is in Town". The Nashville American. Nashville. February 10, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Baseball News". The Paducah Sun. Paducah, Kentucky. July 20, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved March 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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