Kane County Cougars
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- Location: Geneva, IL
- League: Midwest League 1991-present
- Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles 1991-1992; Florida Marlins 1993-2002; Oakland A's 2003-2010; Kansas City Royals 2011-present
- Ballpark: Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium
The Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League began play in 1991 when the league's team from Wausau, WI relocated to Geneva, IL (a suburb about 40 miles west of Chicago).
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 68-67 | 7th | Bob Miscik | Lost in 1st round |
| 1992 | 61-76 | 10th | Joel Youngblood | |
| 1993 | 75-62 | 6th | Carlos Tosca | |
| 1994 | 71-68 | 7th | Lynn Jones | |
| 1995 | 69-69 | 7th | Lynn Jones | Lost in 1st round |
| 1996 | 65-68 | 9th | Lynn Jones | |
| 1997 | 70-68 | 5th | Lynn Jones | Lost League Finals |
| 1998 | 69-71 | 10th | Juan Bustabad | |
| 1999 | 78-59 | 1st | Rick Renteria | Lost in 2nd round |
| 2000 | 74-65 | 4th | Russ Morman | Lost in 1st round |
| 2001 | 88-50 | 1st | Russ Morman | League Champs * |
| 2002 | 64-75 | 10th | Steve Phillips | |
| 2003 | 80-59 | 1st | Webster Garrison | Lost in 1st round |
| 2004 | 83-56 | 1st | Dave Joppie | Lost League Finals |
| 2005 | 67-72 | 10th | Dave Joppie | |
| 2006 | 79-60 | 2nd | Aaron Nieckula | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | 63-76 | 10th | Aaron Nieckula | |
| 2008 | 72-66 | 6th (t) | Aaron Nieckula | Lost in 1st round |
| 2009 | 76-64 | 6th | Steve Scarsone | Lost in 1st round |
| 2010 | 71-67 | 9th | Aaron Nieckula | Lost in 2nd round |
| 2011 | 65-74 | 12th | Vance Wilson | Lost in 2nd round |
- *League Finals cancelled in 2001 with Kane County leading the South Bend Silver Hawks 1 game to 0. Kane County declared champions.
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