Jack Pfiester Stats & Facts
Jack Pfiester Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: L 71 Weight: 180 Born: 5 24, 1878 in Cincinnati, OH USA Died: 9 3 1953 in Loveland, OH USA Debut: 9/8/1903 Last Game: 5/10/1911 Full Name: John Albert Pfiester
Chicago Cubs and New York Giants replay their disputed game
On October 8, 1908 A special replay of a game infamously known as The “Merkle Boner” was replayed. On Sept 23, 1908, The New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs were battling for first place and a spot in the 5th World Series. The stage for the Merkle boner was set, on September…
In Game 2 of the World Series played at Chicago’s West Side Grounds, Tigers third baseman Bill Coughlinusing the hidden ball trick
In Game 2 of the World Series played at Chicago’s West Side Grounds, Tigers third baseman Bill Coughlin tags out Jimmy Slagle, who is leading off the base, using the hidden ball trick. The Cubs center fielder is the first victim ever to be deceived about the location of the ball during the Fall Classic.
The Chicago Cubs win their 116th game of 152 played for a winning percentage (.763) that has not been matched since.
1906 – The Chicago Cubs win their 116th game of 152 played for a winning percentage (.763) that has not been matched since.