Gary SouthShore RailCats

Gary SouthShore RailCats

Independent baseball team
name = Gary SouthShore RailCats
founded = 2002
city = Gary, Indiana

cap
current league = Northern League
current division=
past league =
currentname = Gary SouthShore RailCats (2002-present)
colors = green, maroon, silver, black
ballpark = U.S. Steel Yard
pastparks =
leaguechamps = 2 (2005, 2007)
divisionchamps = 2 (2006, 2007)
owner =
Patrick A. Salvi
Lindy Salvi
manager = Greg Tagert
gm = Roger Wexelberg
media = Post-Tribune, Northwest Indiana Times
website = http://www.railcatsbaseball.com www.railcatsbaseball.com

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary, Indiana, in the United States. The RailCats are a member of the Northern League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2002 season to the present, the RailCats have played their home games at the U.S. Steel Yard.

History

In February, 2001, the Northern League announced that it had awarded a franchise to Northwest Sports Ventures, LLC . In June a Limited Liability Company by the name of Victory Sports Group was officially registered in Missouri, led by Michael A. Tatoian.

Amid much controversy ground was broken for a new 6,000 seat stadium in Gary, Indiana. Mayor Scott King received much scrutiny for his decision to fund such a stadium; the city of Gary has had a history of mayors who have funded massive white elephants. Again with much controversy the city signed a fifteen year lease with the team ownership for the future baseball stadium.

In September, 2001, the team was officially named the "Gary SouthShore RailCats", drawing its name from both the city's deep history of freight lines and the South Shore Line commuter train (visible from the stadium).

Fast Facts

:Founded: 2002:Playoff appearances: 2005, 06, 07:Divisional titles won: 2006, 07:League Championships won: 2005, 07:Local Radio: WEFM 95.9 FM, or [http://www.railcatsbaseball.com/OutsideUrl.aspx?u=http://www.sportsjuice.com/broadcaster2.aspx?bid=MTk3-mUtjZudJQcQ%3d Click Here] to listen live online

Year-by-year record

First Half Second Half Overall
Season Division W-L Finish W-L Finish W-L Win% Playoffs
2002 South 16-28 5th 18-27 3rd 35-55 .389 Did not qualify
2003 East 15-30 5th 21-24 5th 36-54 .400 Did not qualify
2004 South 13-35 5th 18-30 5th 31-65 .323 Did not qualify
2005 South 27-21 3rd 27-21 3rd 54-42 .563 Won championship
2006 South 24-24 2nd 27-22 1st 51-46 .526 Lost championship
2007 South 30-18 1st 28-20 1st 58-38 .604 Won championship
2008 single division no split season 2nd 56-40 .583 Lost championship

External links

* [http://www.railcatsbaseball.com/ Gary SouthShore RailCats Official Web Site]
* [http://www.nlfan.com/gary/ nlfan.com Gary SouthShore RailCats' Guide]

References

* [http://www.nlfan.com/league/ nlfan.com] - yearly league standings & awards


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