The 1908 Cubs

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Record: 99-55, Finished 1st in National League
Team Batting Average: .249
Team Home Runs: 19
Runs: Scored 624, Allowed 461
Team ERA: 2.14
Managed by: Frank Chance
Ballpark: West Side Park II
Attendance: 665,325
Postseason: Won World Series (4-1) over Detroit Tigers

Opening Day Starters: Frank Chance, Johnny Evers, Johnny Kling, Orval Overall, Wildfire Schulte, Jimmy Sheckard, Jimmy Slagle, Harry Steinfeldt and Joe Tinker

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MORDECAI “THREE FINGER” BROWN

The Hall of Fame pitcher was arguably the Cubs’ most prolific pitcher during the 1908 season.

1908 REGULAR SEASON STATS
Record: 29-9
ERA: 1.47
Strikeouts: 123

1908 WORLD SERIES STATS
Record: 2-0
ERA: 0.00
Strikeouts: 5