Kentucky Rifles

Kentucky Rifles

The Kentucky Rifles were a professional minor league baseball team located in southeastern Kentucky, USA. They played in the independent Frontier League from 1993-1994. The team folded at the conclusion of the 1994 season.

Their name was in honor of the original "Kentucky Rifles" which were a militia unit commanded by Andrew Jackson. They were extremely skilled in long-range warfare and guerrilla tactics. They were utilized with great effect in the American campaign against the British Empire during The War of 1812.

Seasons

1993: 27-23 1st Place Eastern Division (No Playoff)

1994: 24-41 3rd Place Southern Division


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