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Before They Were the Cubs: The Early Years of Chicago's First Professional Baseball Team
Before They Were the Cubs: The Early Years of Chicago's First Professional Baseball Team
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The Chicago Cubs are a charter member of the National League and the last remaining of the eight original league clubs still playing in the city in which the franchise started. The author chronicles the team's early years, from its planning stages in 1868 to the decades when the ballplayers were called White Stockings, Colts, and Orphans. Reprinted selections from firsthand accounts provide a colorful narrative of baseball in 19th-century America and a documentary history of the Chicago team and its members before they were the Cubs.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 65 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
The Chicago Cubs, founded in 1869, hold a unique place in baseball history as a charter member of the National League and the last remaining of the eight original league clubs that originated in the city where the franchise began. In his comprehensive work, the author delves into the team's early years, drawing upon newspaper articles, books, and archival records to chronicle its journey. The book takes readers back to the planning stages of 1868, shedding light on the early days of the club known as the White Stockings, Colts, and Orphans. It also explores the decades when the ballplayers were affectionately referred to as Cubs, a moniker that first graced the pages of the Chicago Daily News on March 27, 1902.
Reprinted selections from firsthand accounts offer a captivating narrative of baseball in 19th-century America, providing a documentary history of the Chicago team and its members before they became the iconic Cubs. The book offers a deep dive into the club's early days, capturing the spirit and camaraderie of the players and the city's unwavering support for their beloved team. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author brings the history of the Chicago Cubs to life, offering a valuable perspective on the evolution of baseball and the enduring legacy of one of the most beloved franchises in the sport.
Weight: 478g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476674674
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