Rockford Aviators

The Rockford Aviators were a professional baseball team based in Rockford, Illinois, and played in the Frontier League. Previously, Rockford had a team in the Frontier League called the River Hawks, who began FL play in 2002. There was no Rockford team in the FL in 2010. Rockford came back into the Frontier League in 2011 and changed the team name to Aviators on January 27, 2013.[1] In 2006, the Aviators moved into their most recent home, Aviators Stadium, located in Loves Park, Illinois.

Rockford Aviators
Information
LeagueFrontier League (1993–2008, 2011–2015) (West)
LocationLoves Park, Illinois
BallparkAviators Stadium
Year founded2002
Year folded2015
League championships0
Division championships6 (1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006)
Former name(s)
  • Rockford RiverHawks (2002–2012)
ColorsNavy blue, Columbia blue, orange, silver, white
         
OwnershipRock River Valley Baseball LLC
ManagerJames Frisbie
General ManagerBrad Sholes
MediaRockford Register Star
Websitewww.rockfordaviators.com

History

The Aviators franchise was relocated from Chillicothe, Ohio, where they were known as the Chillicothe Paints, to Rockford in time for the 2011 season after the former Rockford RiverHawks franchise moved to the Northern League in 2010 and folded following that season. The club operated as the RiverHawks for 2011 and 2012 before changing the name to Aviators.

Seasons
Chillicothe Paints (Frontier League)
YearW-LPCTPlacePostseason
199325-27.4802nd in FL West
199433-34.4921st in FL SouthernLost 1st Round Playoff vs Lancaster Scouts 2-1
199521-48.3048th in FL
199648-26.6491st in FL EastWon 1st Round Playoff vs. Johnstown Steal 2–1.
Lost Frontier League Championship vs. Springfield Capitals 2–0.
199741-38.5193rd in FL East
199848-31.6081st in FL EastWon 1st Round Playoff vs. Canton Crocodiles 2–1.
Lost Frontier League Championship vs. Springfield Capitals 2–1.
199945-38.5422nd in FL East
200042-40.5123rd in FL East
200151-33.6071st in FL EastWon 1st Round Playoff vs. Canton Crocodiles 2–1.
Lost Frontier League Championship vs. Richmond Roosters 3–0.
200235-49.4175th in FL East
200354-31.6351st in FL EastLost 1st Round Playoff vs. Evansville Otters 2–1.
200448-48.5004th in FL East
200553-42.558T-2nd in FL EastWon 1st Round Playoff vs. Washington Wild Things 3–2.
Lost Frontier League Championship vs. Kalamazoo Kings 3–2.
200658-37.6111st in FL EastWon 1st Round Playoff vs. Washington Wild Things 3–1.
Lost Frontier League Championship vs. Evansville Otters 3–0.
200747-49.4902nd in FL East
200839-57.4065th in FL East
2009Did Not Play
2010Did Not Play
Total688-628.5236 Division Titles.
Rockford RiverHawks (Frontier League)
201137-59.3856th in FL East
201241-55.4275th in FL West
Rockford Aviators (Frontier League)

Notable Alumni

References
  1. "RiverHawks no more: Loves Park man wins contest with Aviators", Rockford Register Star, Rockford, IL, 2013-01-28, archived from the original on 2013-02-16, retrieved 2013-02-01
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