Grave Story: Ren Deagle (1858-1936)

March 4, 2020March 12, 2020 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 1 Comment

Here lies Ren Deagle, who was usually the second-best pitcher on his team during his short career. That wouldn’t have been so bad except he pitched in the 1880s, when the one-man pitching rotation was still in use. Deagle pitched in the old American Association for two years, playing for the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1883-84) … Continue reading Grave Story: Ren Deagle (1858-1936)

Jimmy “Chicken” Wolf

October 23, 2018May 1, 2019 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 3 Comments

This article originally appeared on The Hall of Very Good Blog. Here lies William Van Winkle Wolf, better known in his playing days as Jimmy Wolf or “Chicken” Wolf – a nickname given by childhood friend Pete Browning. He was a mainstay of the Louisville Eclipse/Colonels during their time in the American Association. He played … Continue reading Jimmy “Chicken” Wolf