Cap Anson is released after 19 years as first baseman/manager with the Chicago National League teams

January 31, 1898January 31, 2024 This Day In Baseball

On January 31 1898 – Cap Anson is released after 19 years as first baseman/manager with the Chicago National League teams. Strong-minded Cap, with a record of 1,288 victories and five NL pennants, was enormously popular in Chicago. Former infielder Tom Burns takes over as manager of the teams which is now dubbed the “Orphans” by reporters.

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