Chicago Sluggers: The First 75 Years

by John Freyer and Mark Rucker

Book Overview

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 .312. Thus began the northsiders tradition of producing some of the major leagues' greatest sluggers--including Cap Anson, Gabby Hartnett, and Hack...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738533947
• ISBN13: 9780738533940
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.3"