Tom Burns Chicago White Stocking

Tom Burns was part of Cap Anson’s famed “stonewall infield” from 1883-1889 for the Chicago White Stockings. During that time the White Stockings would win back-to-back National League pennants in 1885-1886.

It was during the 1883 season on September 6 that Burns would put his mark on baseball history. In 18-run 7^th inning against Detroit, he hit two doubles, and a home run in route to a 26-6 White Stocking win. His three hits in the inning wouldn’t be matched again until 1953.

He would .264 with 39 home runs and 653 RBI during his career. He managed the Pittsburgh Pirates 1892, and the Chicago Orphans (White Stockings/Cubs) 1898-1899. He died at 44 of heart disease while managing in the Eastern League.

1876 Chicago White Stockings

April 25, 1876, the Chicago White Stockings when their opening game in the inaugural season of the National League. They beat the Louisville Grays 4-0 in Louisville. The White Stockings would change their name first to the Colts, Orphans, and now known as the Chicago Cubs. They would win the National League championship in the first year of the the league.

The White Stockings would finish the season at 52-14, and would dominate the National League by winning six of the first eleven titles. They would be called the Cubs in 1902 by the Chicago Daily News, but the team name wasn't officially changed until 1907.

The 1876 Chicago White Stockings roster can be found at: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/roster.php?y=1876&t=CH6

The 1876 Chicago White Stockings schedule with results: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=1876&t=CH6

Jim McCormick, Glasgow, Scotland's First Major League Player

May 20, 1878.  Jim McCormick becomes the first player born in Scotland to appear in major league game in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Stockings. McCormick born in Glasgow, Scotland pitched for the Indianapolis Blues. The next year, the team moved to Cleveland, where at 23 McCormick became the youngest manager in major league history.

Jim McCormick would enjoy a long career in professional baseball. He had a won-loss record of 265-214 with an ERA 2.43 with 1,704 strikeouts. He lead the National League in wins in 1880, 1882, and was the ERA leader in 1883. He died March 10, 1918.

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Ross Barnes Hits First Home Run

May 2, 1876. Ross Barnes of the Chicago White Stockings hit an inside-the-park home run against the Cincinnati Reds. It is the first home run in the history of the National League. Barnes would have a triple, single, two stolen bases, and scored four times.