Time Line 2002
Jan. 14, 2002
Meeting in closed door sessions, the TEAM and Go jo's Organize decide to separate all ties.
Feb. 17, 2002
Team president- Jerry Vasquez adopts the nick-name WHAT? as its official name.
Mar. 12, 2002
An agreement is signed and accepted with the Board of Directors to play both Tuesday Night Municipal League and Thursday Night Central League.
May 4, 2002
Rookie outfielder Jason Palmer makes his major-league debut.
May 13, 2002
Team drafts Rick Garza first round / 2nd pick overall and Brad Jensen in the sixth round / 23rd pick overall.
June 7, 2002
Team signs Third/Baseman-free-agent Kevin Lowery to a Life Time Contract.
July 2, 2002
Rookie shortstop Brad Jensen, destined for the Hall of Fame, makes his major-league debut.
July 16, 2002
Three Rebel Players are suspended by the Board of Directors for participating in a fix game.
Aug. 5, 2002
Team president- Jerry Vasquez propose to only play in one Fall League, (Sturtevant, Wi.).
Aug. 13, 2002
The Rebels loses in the second round of the Waukegan Summer League Tournament.
Aug. 26, 2002
After only Five / minutes of deliberation, the Board of Directors found the Three suspended players guilty, and banned them for life.
Oct. 6, 2002
The Rebels Scores 47 runs in the bottom half of the first inning, batting around 4.1/2 times with the only out made in the hands of first baseman Jeff Wilson against Factory Cats, the game was call due to time limited. A total of 17 home-runs where hit in come bind of two ball games.
Oct. 20, 2002
Right/hander-pitcher Dennis Wuorenma throws a no-hitter against Supplement Solutions, final score 27 - 0.
Oct. 27, 2002
The Rebels clinches their Second Fall League Pennant, Winning the Sturtevant Fall League, at Fielder Choice Sports Complex.
Dec. 8, 2002
Team President- Jerry Vasquez wins Executive of the Year Award, making this the Teams first ever award.