Pana Coal Miners

In 1907 and 1908, the Coal Miners played exclusively as members of the Class D level Eastern Illinois League.

[2] The Centralia White Stockings, Charleston Broom Corn Cutters, Mattoon Giants, Shelbyville Queen Citys and Taylorville Tailors joined Pana as the charter members of the league.

Pana finished 24.5 games behind the first place Mattoon Giants in the final Eastern Illinois League standings.

[3] It was reported by the Associated Press that the Eastern Illinois League teams in Charleston, Mattoon, Pana and Paris were supported, “In great part from saloon interests.”[6] Pana continued play in the 1908 Eastern Illinois League, but relocated during the season.

[9][10] An evangelical movement led by former major league player Billy Sunday promoted a ballot item on April 7, 1908 that sought to abolish alcohol in the region.

[15] The Pana Coal Miners played home minor league games at Kitchell Park.