Cubs 365, October 3

On this day in 1915, the Cubs played their final game in the dilapidated ballpark known as West Side Grounds. It had been their home since 1893, but it was considered a fire (made of wood) and safety (falling apart) hazard. Cubs owner Charles Murphy simply refused to spend any money on the park's upkeep. Attendance had gotten so bad the Cubs were only the third highest drawing professional team in town (behind the White Sox and Federal League Whales)

Despite it's sorry state in 1915, West Side Grounds had seen some of the most glorious moments in Cubs history. It was the home field for four World Series teams (1906, 1907, 1908, and 1910). It was the place where Tinker, Evers and Chance played their entire career together. But during this last game at West Side Grounds, only two players remained from that last championship team--Heinie Zimmerman and Frank "Wildfire" Schulte.

The Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals that day 7-2. Hippo Vaughn got the win; his 20th of the season. The team finished the season in fourth place, seventeen games behind the National League Champion Phillies.

By opening day of the following season they were playing in the ballpark they still call home today.