Last installment, we discussed South Side Park, the Other Wrigley Field, Curt Flood, and Garry Templeton, with words and pictures and moving pictures. Today we’re going to consider Billy makes it a thousand, Alleghenys and Highlanders, and other highlights and lowlights.
I do hope you’ll join us. You are invited to provide your own concessions. Please enjoy immoderately. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline.
Today in baseball history:
- 1887 - In front of nearly 10,000, the Alleghenys play their first game in the National League, defeating the defending league-champion Chicago White Stockings at Pittsburgh’s Recreation Park, 6-2.