A great fire rips through Chicago, IL, destroying the home ballpark of the White Stockings
On October 8, 1871 — The Chicago Fire breaks out at 10 o’clock in the evening, it is the fire of Chicago, IL, destroying the home ballpark of the White Stockings, as well as its uniforms, record books, equipment and cash, and clothing and personal property belonging to its players. As the Rockford club travels toward Chicago the next day‚ they see the glow of the fire‚ turn around and return home. The Whites are leading in the pennant race and must defeat the Haymakers in their remaining 3 games to clinch. After the season the team is forced to release a number of its players and will only return to the National Association in 1874.
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