I've been working on revising the book for the upcoming 5th edition (which will be out on Opening Day). Thought I'd share a few of these EveryCubEver entries with you while I worked...
Bob Addy 1842--1910 (White Stockings 1876)
The Canadian-born outfielder was a grizzled 34-year-old veteran when he joined
the Cubs (then known as the White Stockings). He batted sixth and started in
right field for the Cubs’ very first game in the National League. They called
him “Magnet” because of his fielding prowess. He hit .282 in his only season with
Chicago. Magnet is the earliest-born Cub of all-time, beating Joe Start by
about eight months. He was born only
five years into the reign of Queen Victoria, and during the John Tyler
administration in America.
