Joliet JackHammers
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| Joliet JackHammers | |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| League | Northern League 2002-present |
| Team History | Joliet JackHammers 2002-present |
| Ballpark | Silver Cross Field |
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| Based in | Joliet, Illinois |
| Team Colors | blue, black, orange |
| Owner | ? |
| Manager | Wally Backman |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division Titles | 1 (2002) |
| Mascot | Jammer |
The Joliet JackHammers began play in the Northern League in 2002. Matt Nokes managed the team for its first two years, and former big league skipper Hal Lanier became the team's manager for the 2006 season. Wally Backman will succeed him in 2008.
Pete Rose, Jr. played for them.
- Founded: 2002
- Playoff appearances: 2002
- Divisional titles won: 2002
- League Championships won: None
- Local Radio: WJOL 1340 AM
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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| 2002 | 53-38 | 3rd | Matt Nokes | Lost in 1st round |
| 2003 | 40-48 | 7th | Matt Nokes | |
| 2004 | 49-47 | 5th (t) | Jeff Isom | |
| 2005 | 36-60 | 11th | Jeff Isom | |
| 2006 | 42-55 | 8th | Hal Lanier | |
| 2007 | 45-51 | 5th | Hal Lanier | |
| 2008 | 43-53 | 5th | Wally Backman |
[edit] External links
- Joliet JackHammers official site
- nlfan.com Joliet JackHammers' Guide
[edit] References
- nlfan.com - yearly league standings & awards
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