The Dyersburg Forked Deers began competition in 1923 as members of the Class D Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League.
They won the next day's game against the Fulton Railroaders, 3–2 in 10 innings, at Scot's Field before a home audience of around 1,200 people.
[3] The Forked Dears won the first half of the league's split season, qualifying for the championship playoffs.
[4] They then defeated the Mayfield Pantmakers to win the KITTY League championship, four games to two.
[11] On August 17, William Cason no-hit the Blytheville Tigers in a 4–0 home win.