John Freyer: 3 books
Chicago Aces
The First 75 Years
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2005
Al Spalding was the first of many Chicago aces, leading the city�s 1876 club to an inaugural National League Pennant with a 46-12 record and a whopping 528 innings pitched. Among the legendary pitchers to follow were Larry Corcoran, owner of two no-hitters with the White Stocking dynasty of the 1880s;...
Chicago Sluggers
The First 75 Years
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2005
The Chicago White Stockings�later renamed the Cubs�won the inaugural National League Pennant in 1876 with a barrage of offensive numbers. Ross Barnes led the league at a .421 clip, and three other Chicago batters finished among the league�s top five hitters. Even pitcher Al Spalding hit an impressive...
by Mark Rucker, John Freyer
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2003
The Chicago area today hosts two of the most historic major league franchises and half a dozen minor or independent league teams. Baseball's roots run deep in the Windy City. Indeed, it was Chicago businessman William "I'd rather be a lamp-post in Chicago than a millionaire in any other city" Hulbert,...