19th Century Chicago Cubs superstar Cap Anson is on the mound, delivering the traditional ceremonial “first ball” of the season
Opening Day at West Side Park in Chicago, in front of 18,000 fans on April 22, 1908. Retired 19th Century Chicago Cubs superstar Cap Anson is on the mound, delivering the traditional ceremonial “first ball” of the season. The Cubs will beat the Reds 7-3 Johnny Evers scores 2 and drives in 2, Chick Fraser is not only the winning pitcher but chips in with 2 hits and RBI and Johnny Kling had 2 hits and 2 runs scored. Hans Lobert of Glory of their times fame, banged out 2 hits for the Reds and scored 2 of the three runs.
The Cubs also turned a double play by, Joe Tinker-Evers and Frank Chance.
In 1908, the Cubs would go on to win the second World Series championship.
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