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Bankruptcy Issues Surrounding Joliet Jackhammers

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

The Joliet Jackhammers’ financial situation intensified this week based on discussions regarding possible bankruptcy: http://bolingbrooksun.suntimes.com/news/2324144-418/league-team-jackhammers-bankruptcy-season.html This situation has risks for all parties, so it will be interesting to see what develops.  Once more information becomes available then it will be … Continue reading →

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Article About Rockford Riverhawks and Joliet Jackhammers To Frontier League

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

Recently, BallparkDigest.com came out with an article about the likelihood of the Rockford Riverhawks and the Joliet Jackhammers joining the Frontier League: http://ballparkdigest.com/201010203189/independent-baseball/news/rockford-joliet-to-frontier-league It also states that the Frontier League has not confirmed any of these statements, so the two … Continue reading →

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Joliet Jackhammers New Ownership Offer Is Withdrawn

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

It appears that the potential offer for the Joliet Jackhammers fell through this week: http://triblocal.com/joliet/2010/10/14/jackhammer-buyers/ How much of this withdrawn offer is due to the 4 teams leaving the Northern League yesterday is still a matter of speculation.  Should there … Continue reading →

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Reports Of American Association Expansion

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

Here are today’s reports quoting owners of certain Northern League teams joining the American Association for the 2011 season: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/breakingnews/Goldeyes-join-American-Association-104879624.html http://www.regionsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3603&Itemid=267 Here are the new teams entering the American Association: Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Gary SouthShore RailCats Kansas City T-Bones Winnipeg Goldeyes … Continue reading →

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Possible New Owners For The Joliet Jackhammers

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Here is are brief reports that there could be possible new owners for the Joliet Jackhammers independent baseball team: http://www.examiner.com/minor-league-baseball-in-chicago/joliet-jackhammers-may-have-new-owners http://www.southtownstar.com/sports/2774180,JackHammers-STS-1005.article With the recent discussion of realignment, it is still TBA regarding the ownership should anything happen with the Northern … Continue reading →

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Financial Concerns For Joliet Jackhammers

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

The Joliet Jackhammers’ business ownership’s financial woes have become more public due to non-payment to the city of Joliet for stadium rent.  In addition, vendors are asking for monies due as well.  Also of interest is the claims by minority … Continue reading →

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Controversial Joliet Jackhammers Billboard Sign

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

Last week you may have heard or read about the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League placing a controversial billboard sign in/near Joliet, IL: http://brianscott.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/god-wants-me-to-purchase-baseball-tickets-really-3/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-blasphemousbillbo,0,4245184.story http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1946286,121809billboard.article IndependentBaseball.net has no animosity with particular team, league, executive, player, or any independent … Continue reading →

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Joliet Jackhammers Manager Chad Parker Q&A

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

Here is a quick Q&A with the new manager of the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League: http://jackhammerbaseball.com/news/index.html?article_id=2079

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Inspirational Story About New Joliet Jackhammers Player

Posted on November 7, 2009 by

This is an inspirational story about a player signed by the Joliet Jackhammers: http://www.examiner.com/x-3851-Chicago-Minor-League-Baseball-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Joliet-Jackhammers-trade-for-Brandon-McArthur-and-amazing-story It is refreshing to see stories about pro athletes who also get recognized for community service.  Hopefully he will be an asset to the Jackhammers and … Continue reading →

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Joliet Jackhammers Spoof Balloon Boy Story

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

http://jackhammerbaseball.com/news/index.html?article_id=2052 In a spoof of the “Balloon Boy” story out of Colorado, the Joliet Jackhammers decided to let people know about their “missing” mascot.   In 2009, Joliet has offered Rod Blogojevich a spring training contract, invited Rush Limbaugh to be … Continue reading →

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