Nevada Lunatics

The "Lunatics" nickname corresponded to Nevada serving as home to the Missouri State Hospital for the Insane in the era.

The Nevada Reds became founding members of the Independent level Missouri Valley League.

The team moniker of "Lunatics" reflected local industry, as Nevada was then home to the Missouri State Hospital for the Insane.

[9] Nevada finished 2.5 games ahead of the second-place Springfield Reds (83–40), who were followed by the Fort Scott Giants (80–44), Sedalia Goldbugs (72–48), Joplin Miners (56–66), Coffeyville Indians/ Chanute Oilers (41–81), Jefferson City Convicts (40–85) and Iola Gasbags (34–90) in the final standings.

[10][11][12] On August 10, 1902, the Nevada Lunatics and Jefferson City Convicts played a game that featured a double no-hitter.

The franchise continued play members of the Missouri Valley League, becoming the Webb City Goldbugs.