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The Jackson Railroaders were a Minor League Baseball team that played in the Class D Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League in 1903.[1] They were located in Jackson, Tennessee, and were named for the city's association with the railroad industry, which was an important part of the city's economy; Jackson was also the home of locomotive engineer Casey Jones.[2] The Railroaders played their home games at Lakeview Ball Park.[3]

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Playing on the road, Jackson lost their season opener on May 21 against the Cairo Egyptians, 9–8.[4] They ended the season on the road with an 11–2 loss to the Hopkinsville Hoppers on September 16.[5] The Railroaders compiled a win–loss record of 53–52 (.505), placing third, in their only season of competition.[6]

The next professional baseball team to hail from Jackson was the Jackson Climbers in 1911.[7]

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