Rockford RiverHawks

Independent baseball team
name = Rockford RiverHawks
founded = 1993
city = Loves Park, Illinois

cap
current league = Frontier League
current division= Central
past league =
uniform =
currentname = Rockford RiverHawks (2002-present)
* Springfield Capitals (1996-2001)
* Portsmouth Explorers (1993-1995)
past league =
colors = Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, Grey, White
ballpark = Road Ranger Stadium
leaguechamps = 3 (1996, 1998, 2004)
divisionchamps = 4 (1996, 1998, 2004, 2006)
owner = Dave Ciarrachi
manager = Bob Koopman
gm = Josh Olerud
media = Rockford Register Star
website = http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com rockfordriverhawks.com

The Rockford RiverHawks are a professional baseball team based in the Rockford, Illinois suburb of Loves Park, in the United States. The RiverHawks are a member of the Central Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2002 season to the present, the RiverHawks have played their home games at Road Ranger Stadium.

History

The RiverHawks franchise was relocated from Springfield, Illinois, where they were known as the Springfield Capitals, to Rockford in time for the 2002 season. However, the RiverHakws originated in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Explorers.

The Rockford RiverHawks (including years as Portsmouth and Springfield) are currently tied with the Florence Freedom (including years as Erie and Johnstown) for the most league championships with three each.

easons

Official websites

* [http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com/ Rockford RiverHawks]
* [http://www.frontierleague.com/ Frontier League]

Official websites

* [http://www.oursportscentral.com/sports/?t_id=969 RiverHawks page at OurSports Central]