Blue Rapids (baseball)

Blue Rapids was a minor league baseball team based in Blue Rapids, Kansas. The team existed intermittently throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily participating in various Kansas-based leagues. Information regarding specific years of operation, league affiliations, player statistics, and team performance is fragmented and incomplete. Available records suggest the team represented the town in leagues such as the Kansas State League and other regional baseball circuits. The teams were generally composed of local talent and aspiring professional players. Like many small-town teams of the era, the Blue Rapids baseball team served as a source of community pride and entertainment. Further research is needed to establish a complete and accurate history of baseball in Blue Rapids.