Cub fact of the day!!!

[Drockvb]

So i got one of those Cubs page a day calenders and i thought i would share the joy with all the fogpogers.

Fact #1,

"On May 30, 1904 first baseman Frank Chance is plunked 5 times during a double header. "

[SkullKey]

Interesting. Thinking that "feat" likely was some kind of record I googled and got this additional info from ESPN:

" .....May 30
Baseball
1904: It's days like this one that probably have Frank Chance thinking that maybe he should have chosen another profession. In his first at-bat in a doubleheader in Cincinnati, the Chicago Cubs first baseman is beaned by a Jack Harper fastball and falls to the ground, completely stunned. After being revived with water, he remains in the game though blood streams from the gash. He has a black eye.

But Chance isn't through being a target. He is hit twice more by Harper pitches. And in the second game, Chance is hit another two times, setting a major league record of being plunked five times in a doubleheader. ..... "

http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/moments/9905.html

I'm guessing that Harper didn't like Chance; and after the games Chance didn't like Harper (or Cincinnatti).

We refer to the baseball of that era as the "deadball": maybe it has nothing to do with how it came off the bat.

[VanMan]

Yeah, those guys played dirty in that era.

[Drockvb]

Good find Skullkey!! That is a really cool piece of history.


Fact #2 is trivia time.

What Cubs pitcher tossed a no-hitter in his Chicago debut?

-chime in if you know. I will post the answer tomorrow if no one gets it. :D

[ryno4ever]

Don Cardwell

On May 13, 1960 Cardwell was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Tony Taylor. Two days later, he no-hit the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field—the first no-hitter ever thrown by a pitcher in his first start with a new team. The lone baserunner was on a walk to Alex Grammas with one out in the first inning; Cardwell then retired the next 26 batters. Two ninth-inning catches enabled Cardwell to secure the no-hitter: one by right fielder George Altman on a Carl Sawatski line drive for the first out of the inning, and one by left fielder Walt "Moose" Moryn on Joe Cunningham’s sinking line drive to end the game, Moryn catching the ball just inches off the ground. Despite the no-hit heroics, Cardwell finished 9-16. However, he also displayed his abilities as a batter with 16 hits (five of which were home runs) in 77 at bats for a .208 batting average.

[Drockvb]

winner winner chicken dinner ^^

:D

[ARamfan]

So i got one of those Cubs page a day calenders and i thought i would share the joy with all the fogpogers.

Fact #1,

"On May 30, 1904 first baseman Frank Chance is plunked 5 times during a double header. "

This is very cool, Drock. I hope you keep this going! :cool:

[cubbie_kern]

Yeah I got one of those calenders too, and i've got all the answers. hmmm reminds me of high school.

[Drockvb]

#3

Cubs Pitcher Zip Zabel set a Major League record on June 17, 1915 with 18 1/3 relief innings pitched in a 4-3 win vs. Brooklyn. :eek:

It was one of only 12 Major League victories for Zabel.


Is it just me, or does it seem like the players of that era always had some snazzy name. "Zip"

[Drockvb]

#4

Trivia time

Which former Cubs first baseman was the inspiration for Bernard Malamud's novel, The Natural?

[VanMan]

Frank Chance?

[Drockvb]

Frank Chance?

Good try Vanman! ;)

I would have never guessed this, but the player was Eddie Waitkus.


I copied and pasted this from wikipedia. Wow, what a read.

Edward Stephen Waitkus (born September 4, 1919 in Cambridge, Massachusetts; died September 16, 1972 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career (1941, 1946-1955).

He played for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies in the National League and for the Baltimore Orioles of the American League.

He was elected to the National League All-Star team twice (1948 and 1949).

Eddie Waitkus, the son of Lithuanian immigrants, grew up in Boston. He saw some of the bloodiest fighting of World War II with the U.S. Army in the Philippines, earning four Bronze Stars. Upon his return to baseball he quickly became a star for the Chicago Cubs. He also became a popular media figure, as he was well-educated and could speak several languages.

Just a few years into the start of what seemed a very promising career, Waitkus was shot in the chest by Ruth Ann Steinhagen, an obsessed fan, on June 14, 1949 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. Steinhagen had become infatuated with him when he was a Cub, but seeing him every day in-season apparently kept her obsession in check. Once he was traded to the Phillies and would only be in Chicago 11 games in the season, her obsession grew to dangerous proportions. She checked into the hotel using the alias of a former high school classmate of his, and left a note at the desk asking him to come to her hotel room on an urgent matter. She then shot him with a rifle, the bullet barely missing his heart. He nearly died several times on the operating table before the bullet was successfully removed. Steinhagen never stood trial, but instead was confined to a mental institution. A lengthy writeup about Steinhagen's obsession and stalking was covered at length in one of the Fireside Book of Baseball entries.

Author Bernard Malamud, who was a baseball fan, took the basic elements of the Waitkus story and wove them along with various baseball legends (notably Joe Jackson), into a novel, a morality tale called The Natural. The book was released in 1952, and was eventually made into a film that was released in 1984.

The DVD extras for the film contain a biography of Waitkus, which points out that writers in his rookie year often called Waitkus "a natural", a fact which Malamud presumably picked up on. Malamud's version of the tale ended tragically, and unknowingly foreshadowed Waitkus' own downfall as a player. The DVD biography makes the point that Waitkus essentially suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his shooting, which ultimately affected both his career and his marriage. He went through some rough times and died at a relatively young age from esophageal cancer. But his final years were satisfying to him, as he became an instructor for Ted Williams' baseball camp, an activity he enjoyed and which he continued almost to the end of his life.

[Drockvb]

#5

Billy Williams day at Wrigley Field, June 29 1969, is celebrated by the future Hall of Famer with a 5-9 performance and doubleheader sweep of St. Louis.

-what a great day that was. :)

[Drockvb]

#6

Trivia

Two Cubs outfielders are both chiefly noted for breaking up no-hit bids by Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver in the 9th inning.
Can you name them?

[ryno4ever]

Good find Skullkey!! That is a really cool piece of history.


Fact #2 is trivia time.

What Cubs pitcher tossed a no-hitter in his Chicago debut?

-chime in if you know. I will post the answer tomorrow if no one gets it. :D

RIP, Don Cardwell died on Monday!

[taz57]

winner winner chicken dinner ^^

:D

Drock,

Do you by any chance listen into The David Stein Show late night on sporting news radio? I work the night shift and have been listening for years. What a great concept, a celebration of life through sports. It doesn't deal with the X's and O's, but takes a personal and human spin of the world of sports. Everybody that reads this should give the show a listen.

[Drockvb]

Drock,

Do you by any chance listen into The David Stein Show late night on sporting news radio? I work the night shift and have been listening for years. What a great concept, a celebration of life through sports. It doesn't deal with the X's and O's, but takes a personal and human spin of the world of sports. Everybody that reads this should give the show a listen.

Is it syndicated because i live in VA? I have never listened to it.

[Drockvb]

RIP, Don Cardwell died on Monday!

Man i hope i didn't jinx him. :(

His legacy will live on in this thread. RIP Don Cardwell.

[Drockvb]

the answer to the previous question is,

Jimmy Qualls in 1969, and Joe Wallis in 1975.

#7

World War II era outfielder Lou Novikoff is renowned for once attempting to steal third base with the bases loaded. :eek:
"I got such a good jump on the pitcher" - "The Mad Russian" allegedly explained.

[Drockvb]

#8
Trivia

What unusual feat did Cubs reliever Elmer "Smokey" Singleton accomplish on May 10 1959?

[ryno4ever]

#8
Trivia

What unusual feat did Cubs reliever Elmer "Smokey" Singleton accomplish on May 10 1959?

In the first game of a doubleheader, as the Cubs reliever he defeated reliever Lindy McDaniel of the Cardinals 10–9. In the nightcap, McDaniel was the winner and Singleton the loser 8–7.

[Drockvb]

In the first game of a doubleheader, as the Cubs reliever he defeated reliever Lindy McDaniel of the Cardinals 10–9. In the nightcap, McDaniel was the winner and Singleton the loser 8–7.

CORRECT!! :)

[Drockvb]

I will do 2 today since i missed yesterday. ;)

#8

When Joe Pepitone was acquired from Houston in July 1970, the Brooklyn-born Pepi went on a hitting tear, driving in 31 runs in his first 31 games as a Cub.

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#9

Trivia

Who was the first African American player to appear in a Cubs uniform?

[Jason]

I will do 2 today since i missed yesterday. ;)

#8

When Joe Pepitone was acquired from Houston in July 1970, the Brooklyn-born Pepi went on a hitting tear, driving in 31 runs in his first 31 games as a Cub.

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#9

Trivia

Who was the first African American player to appear in a Cubs uniform?

Ernie Banks -- September 17, 1953

[Drockvb]

Ernie Banks -- September 17, 1953

The question may not have been properly phrased. But my calender says Gene Baker 1953. :D

from wikipedia-

In 1953, after playing well in Los Angeles, Baker became the first black player ever to make it onto the Cubs roster. However, he injured himself, and by the time he was again healthy, Ernie Banks had become the first black player to appear for the Cubs. Banks had been signed primarily to be Baker's roommate.

So Gene was on the roster first and got injured. So i guess he did wear the jersey first.

[Jason]

The question may not have been properly phrased. But my calender says Gene Baker 1953. :D

from wikipedia-



So Gene was on the roster first and got injured. So i guess he did wear the jersey first.


Ahh... Good one!

:)

[Drockvb]

#10

A series of crazy circumstances at Wrigley Field in the fourth inning of a June 30, 1959 Cubs/Cardinals tussle led to a brief situation in which there were actually 2 balls in play simultaneously.

[ryno4ever]

Cardinal Stan Musial draws walk on wild pitch and attempts to advance an extra base as Cubs third baseman Alvin Dark (original ball) and pitcher Bob Anderson (umpire-issued new ball) both fire balls toward second base in St. Louis' eventual 4-1 win.

[Drockvb]

#11
Trivia

During the entire decade of the 1950's, the Cubs did not have a single 20 game winner, but 3 pitchers did manage to loose 20 in a season. Who were they?

[Drockvb]

Bob Rush & Glenn Hobbie in 1950, and Sam Jones in 1955.

#12

Between 1922 and 1951, Cubs spring training was usually held on Catalina Island, California.

[Drockvb]

#13

Trivia

What Cubs catcher briefly retired from baseball to pursue a career in professional billiards?

[Drockvb]

Johnny Kling

#14

On September 13, 1942 Cubs shortstop Lennie Merullo committed 4 errors in a single inning. His son was born on the same day and Merullo nicknamed him "Boots".

LMAO, thats great.

[ryno4ever]

Johnny Kling

#14

On September 13, 1942 Cubs shortstop Lennie Merullo committed 4 errors in a single inning. His son was born on the same day and Merullo nicknamed him "Boots".

LMAO, thats great.

LOL That is great! It would be like Moises Alou naming his kid born on Oct 14th (right???) Steven Barthalamew Alou! (after his friend in the stands)

[Drockvb]

#15

Trivia

Can you name the Bahamian cricket player that replaced Ernie Banks at shortstop in 1962?

[CubsFan23]

I believe it was Elder White on April 10, 1962.

[Drockvb]

I believe it was Elder White on April 10, 1962.

Good try, but not the answer i am looking for. :D

[CubsFan23]

He was the starting SS on opening day in 1962 though. Andre Rodgers became the regular SS (and yes he was Bahamian). He was a Cricket player who had to learn the rules and to quit jumping away from curveballs. Thouhg Elder White was technically the first to replace him.

[Drockvb]

He was the starting SS on opening day in 1962 though. Andre Rodgers became the regular SS (and yes he was Bahamian). He was a Cricket player who had to learn the rules and to quit jumping away from curveballs. Thouhg Elder White was technically the first to replace him.

Indeed Andre Rodgers was the Bahamian cricket player.

#16

Left handed first baseman Dale Long briefly appeared as a catcher in a game for the Cubs in 1958 using his first baseman's mitt behind the plate.

[VanMan]

Indeed Andre Rodgers was the Bahamian cricket player.

#16

Left handed first baseman Dale Long briefly appeared as a catcher in a game for the Cubs in 1958 using his first baseman's mitt behind the plate.
Ow! That oughta hurt when he catches someone's 95mph fastball without any padding!

[CubsFan23]

And how many lefthanded catchers are there? Not many a double whammy there.

[Drockvb]

#17

Trivia

What 2 players were traded for each other in between games of a Memorial Day 1922 Cubs/Cardinals doubleheader at Wrigley Field?

[CubsFan23]

I know the answer but will give someone else a try.

[ryno4ever]

Cliff Heathcote

[Drockvb]

Cliff Heathcote

Correct. Heathcote and Max Flack. Both played in each of the 2 games that day. That had to be a very uncomfortable thing for both of them.

[CubsFan23]

Correct. Heathcote and Max Flack. Both played in each of the 2 games that day. That had to be a very uncomfortable thing for both of them.


Both had an 0 fer in the first game. Flack came back as a Cardinal and went 1 for 4, and Heathcoat came back and went 2 for 4 for the Cubs.

[Drockvb]

#18

Infielder Steve Macko (1970-1980) spent several weeks at Cubs training camp in 1981 despite suffering from cancer. It would take his life later on in November of the same year.

[Drockvb]

#19

Trivia

What Cubs third baseman's awkward gait led to the nickname "Penguin"?

[ARAM16_03]

Ron Cey
#11
3B
Bats:R
Throws:R

[ryno4ever]

Yep Yep, he played for the Cubs from '83-'86.

Ron Cey was part of the Dodger infield of the 1970's and early 1980's that played together longer than any other major league infield - approximately ten years. Baseball guru Bill James said that Cey was actually a bit better than the other infielders - Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Bill Russell - all of whom combined to give the Dodgers a solid core of four players year after year.

Cey was a good home run hitter, with over 300 dingers in his career, even though Dodger Stadium was not considered a good hitter's park. He came up after Steve Garvey had been tried at third base. He was part of the World Series teams in 1974, 1977, 1978, and 1981, and if the Cincinnati Reds of 1975 and 1976 had not been invincible, the Dodgers might well have gone to the Series in those years, too. He joined the Chicago Cubs in 1983, and was the clean-up hitter and top RBI man for the division-winning Cubs in 1984.

He finished his career with the Athletics in 1987, a year in which Reggie Jackson also finished his career with the A's and in which Mark McGwire won the Rookie of the Year Award for his play with the A's.

"The Penguin" always had a walk that looked like he couldn't possibly be a decent fielder, but his range factors at third base proved otherwise. He also had a good on-base percentage at a time when walks were not much appreciated by fans.

Based on similarity scores, the most similar player by far to Cey is Robin Ventura. There are distinct similarities, but Ventura played in an era when hitting was easier.

Cey has appeared five times on television shows, including once on "Columbo" and once on "Murder, She Wrote".

As of the year 2000, Cey worked for the Dodgers' Marketing and Community Affairs department.



I do believe he is still working with the Dodger Organization....


And, sorry, but I everytime I even read or hear the name "Steve Garvey", I cringe! Steve "Freaking" Garvey!

[Drockvb]

correct

#20

In 1955, Cubs rookie outfielder Bob Speake had hit 10 home runs by May 30. He hit only 2 more the rest of the season.

-kind of reminds me of Shane Andrews a few years back.

[Drockvb]

#21

Trivia

This former Cubs catcher was one of the few players in Major League history to appear in a World Series without playing in a regular season game. Can you name him?

[Drockvb]

answer: Clyde McCullough (1940-1948) struck out as a pinch hitter in game 6 of the 1945 W.S. after returning from military service.

#22

When long-time Cubs first baseman Phil Caverretta was released by the team at the conclusion of the 1953 season, he had ironically appeared in 1,953 games for them.

[Drockvb]

#23

Trivia

Which American League club have the Cubs faced more than any other in World Series competition?

[VanMan]

#23

Trivia

Which American League club have the Cubs faced more than any other in World Series competition?
Detroit Tigers, which I think they faced three times, the Yankees and the White Sox twice each.

[Drockvb]

Detroit Tigers, which I think they faced three times, the Yankees and the White Sox twice each.

correct!!

I think it was 4 times. Cubs won in 1907, 1908. Detroit won in 1935, and 1945.

[Drockvb]

#24

Ken Holtzman posted a 9-0 record in 1967 for the Cubs, though he was only able to pitch when on leave from military duty that season.

[Drockvb]

#25

Trivia

What pair of future National Baseball Hall of Famers were roommates while both were members of the Cubs?

[ryno4ever]

I'm not looking this up.... Williams and Banks?

[Drockvb]

I'm not looking this up.... Williams and Banks?

Banks is one. Still need the other one. :D

[Drockvb]

answer: Banks and Lou Brock
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#26

In an attempt to improve the players' physical conditioning, Phil Wrigley hired former United States Air Force Colonel Bob Whitlow as the Cubs athletic director in 1961.

[Drockvb]

#27

Trivia

Billy Williams ended his consecutive games played streak of 1,117 on Sept. 3 1970, at his own request. Who replaced him in left field that night?

[Drockvb]

answer- Cleo James 1970-73

#28

Former Cubs pitcher Cal Mclish's (1949,1951) full given name is Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish. :eek:

[VanMan]

Former Cubs pitcher Cal Mclish's (1949,1951) full given name is Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish. :eek:
OK, who were his parents?!

[Drockvb]

OK, who were his parents?!

McLish quote (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Cal_McLish_1925)

[ryno4ever]

Sounds like mom lost a bet on that one, and dad made her pay! LOL!

[Drockvb]

29

Short lived Cubs pitcher Eddie Solomon (1975) was said to have once hurled a chair at a sportswriter, the the hurler with control problems tossed it "High and wide".

[Drockvb]

sorry people, i have been busy lately. :mad:

I will do 2 today.

#30

we all know this one :)
Singer-songwriter, and Chicago native, Steve Goodman penned a pair of popular tunes about the Cubs; "Dying Cub Fan's Last Request" (1983) and "Go Cubs Go" (1984).

#31

Trivia
The Cubs turned 3 triple plays in 1965, with the same pitcher on the mound for all three. Who was this lucky pitcher?

[CubsFan23]

Bill Faul

[Drockvb]

Bill Faul

correct

#32
Cubs outfielder Bill "Swish" Nicholson in 1943 was the National League leader in home runs with 29. The rest of his team had a total of 23.

[Drockvb]

#33

Trivia

What Cubs National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder grew up in the same area as fellow national Baseball Hall of Fame members Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Willie McCovey?

[ARamfan]

#33

Trivia

What Cubs National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder grew up in the same area as fellow national Baseball Hall of Fame members Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Willie McCovey?

Billy Williams? (Alabama)

[Drockvb]

^^correct^^ :D

#34

Trivia

Can you name the Cubs rookie outfielder who established a new consecutive games hitting mark for the club?

[Drockvb]

answer: Jerome Walton in 1989. He hit in 30 consecutive games setting a new Cubs record. He was also named the National Leagues rookie of the year.

#35

Cubs first baseman Ray Grimes established a Major League record by driving in at least one run in 17 consecutive games. Grimes achieved this feat in 1922, only 2 years after the RBI had become an official stat.

[Drockvb]

Sorry to anyone that might have read these. I got real busy around the time of my last post in this thread, and i got lazy i guess. :o

But i am going to try and keep up. We need some positivity, and some good karma to get the mojo flowing again.

So here we go...

#36

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Cubs owner P.K. Wrigley donated the lighting system he had recently purchased for Wrigley Field to the War Department. The "friendly confines" would not see night baseball for another 46 years.

[SKIPPER 11]

neat story

[Drockvb]

#37

Legendary Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett was once reprimanded by baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis for having his photograph taken with the infamous Al Capone.

[SKIPPER 11]

That Landis fellow made quite a few contoversial decisions.

[Drockvb]

#38

Trivia

What was the cheer that rang through the stands whenever Cubs outfielder Adolfo Phillips (1966-1969) hit a home run or made a great catch?

[SKIPPER 11]

I dont know the answer, but after doing some reading he sounds like he had a ton of talent- Willie Maysish- but never panned out.

[Drockvb]

answer, "Ole".

#39

Second baseman Ken Hubbs was the 1962 National League Rookie of the year who tragically died in a plane crash on February 15, 1964.

[SKIPPER 11]

" Ole" - do you know the pronunciation. Is it Ole as in Ole Miss or is it

O- LAY

[Drockvb]

" Ole" - do you know the pronunciation. Is it Ole as in Ole Miss or is it

O- LAY


Not sure on the pronunciation. I imagine it sounds like "ol'-e"

[ryno4ever]

I am in the process of reading Santo's autobiography, and he talks about this. Ron had just been with Ken the day before the crash and sounds like to this day he takes it pretty hard. He was really close with him.

[Drockvb]

Answers are hidden below the question

Trivia

#40 - Only one Cubs player has hit more home runs than strikeouts over the course of an entire season during the 20th century. Who was it?
1950-center fielder Andy Pafko. 36 homers/32 k's

#41 - The legendary Cub fans of 1969, known as the "Bleacher Bums", were led by this Cubs pitcher. Who was it?
Dick Selma

#42 - What Cubs reliever was the winning pitcher in a pair of consecutive All-Star games?
Bruce Sutter, 1978,1979

[SKIPPER 11]

Pafko once hit more HRs than he struckout, the only reason I knew that is that I read it one time.

[SKIPPER 11]

Actually I think I saw it last year during a Cardinal game. Pujols had a shot at it and they showed who had done it.

[TRIPLE PLAY]

Who was the last catcher,before G.Soto to appear in an All-Star game as a starter for the Chicago Cubs?

No fair Googling etc...

If i'm still up i'll answer,but it should be answered in no time!

hint...did 2 tours w/ the team

[SKIPPER 11]

yanks manager -girardi and I promise - no googling

[Drockvb]

Trivia

#43- Which Cub's pitcher is the only player to strike out 4 batters in an inning during a World Series game?
answer- Orvie Overall did it in the first inning of game 5 of the 1908 W.S.

#44- Only one Cubs player has hit a pair of home runs from either side of the plate in a single game on more than one occasion. Who was it?
answer- Ellis Burton did it on August 1, 1963 and again on September 7, 1964, both times at Wrigley.

#45- This Cubs brother combination became the first in Major League history to hurl a shutout. Can you name the siblings?
answer- Rick and Paul Reuschel teamed up to blank the Dodgers, 7-0, on August 21, 1975.

[Drockvb]

#46

Pitcher Hank Borowry was purchased by the Cubs from the Yankees on July 27, 1945 and led them to the N.L. pennant winning 11 games for Chicago. Add the 10 Borowry won with the Yankees, and the right hander was one of the few 20 game winners to be traded mid-season.

[Drockvb]

#47

Go figure: In 1945, when the All-Star Game was canceled due to war restrictions, a record 7 Cubs were named to the team.

*I guess we have a new record, established this season. :)

[Drockvb]

#48

On August 18, 1996 pitcher Jamie Navarro committed 3 errors and also hit a batter in the third inning of a game v. Houston. Nevertheless, he still got the win that day.

[ChiCubs1984]

Oh Jamie Navarro...why oh why did we ever sign that clown??

[Drockvb]

Trivia

#49- Cubs center fielder Rick Monday became a national hero for what non-baseball act performed on the playing field?
answer- On April 25, 1976 at Dodger Stadium. Monday prevented an American flag from being set ablaze by a pair of fans protesting the nation's treatment of Indians.

#50- What light-hitting second baseman was shortstop Ernie Banks' longest-running double play partner?
answer- Jerry Kindall (1957-1958, 1960-1961)

#51- Cubs outfielder Jose Cardenal, who listed juggling and playing the violin among his hobbies, once gave a novel excuse for begging out of an exhibition game. What was his alibi?
answer- Loud crickets kept him awake the night before

[Drockvb]

#52

Pitcher Fred Goldsmith, who won 107 games with Chicago between 1880 and 1884, is often credited as the true inventor of the curve ball.

[Drockvb]

#53

Allegedly, a Cubs pitcher named Jim St. Vrain was so confused at the plate that, on one occasion in 1902 while batting left handed, he ran toward third base after making contact with the ball.

[SKIPPER 11]

where do you get this stuff at? I am usually very good at trivia, but I think I have only known one answer

[TRIPLE PLAY]

Oh Jamie Navarro...why oh why did we ever sign that clown?? or A.Nipper/C.Shiraldi (sp)?/L.Hawkins/M.Karchner/G.Bell/F.Mcgriff/B.Howrey...how much time do we have?