On February 7, 1897, the Paducah Little Colonels were formed as a charter member of the
Class C level
Central League. Joining the Little Colonels in the six-team league were the
Cairo Egyptians,
Evansville Brewers,
Nashville Centennials,
Terre Haute Hottentots, and
Washington Browns. Paducah's uniforms were old gold and maroon. Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Little Colonels were in fifth place with a 31–37 (.456) record. == References ==