Born in Peoria- Norwood Gibson- Teamed with Cy Young in 1903 World Series

Born in Peoria- Norwood Gibson- Teamed with Cy Young in 1903 World Series

NEXT: June 24, 2019, Sam Dailey born in Oakford, Illinois   Norwood Ringold Gibson was born on March 11, 1877, in Peoria, Illinois to Nathaniel and Josephine Kuhn Gibson. His father worked for the City of Peoria as a surveyor and was a civil engineer. Both parents migrated to Illinois from Pennsylvania after marriage as…

Born in Lincoln- Dick Reichle- Professional Baseball and Football Player

Born in Lincoln- Dick Reichle- Professional Baseball and Football Player

Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Menard, Sangamon) NOTE: This is posted on June 13th, 52 years after his death.    Richard Wendell Reichle…

Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Billy Rogell (Springfield)

Next: June 13, 2019- Dick Reichle born in Lincoln, Illinois   Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Menard, Sangamon). Previous Bios Include:  Allyn Stout…

Born in Peoria- Daniel Dugdale-  “Father of Seattle Baseball”

Born in Peoria- Daniel Dugdale- “Father of Seattle Baseball”

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE! Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Knox, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Sangamon) Daniel Dugdale “Father of Seattle Baseball” Major League Debut May 20,…

Central Illinois Major League Debut- Eric Weaver (Springfield)

Central Illinois Major League Debut- Eric Weaver (Springfield)

Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Menard, Sangamon) Previous Articles: Allyn Stout (Peoria) Allan Simpson (Springfield) Fred Beck (Havana) Carl Vandagrift (Cantrall)   Eric Weaver Major…

Central Illinois Major League Debuts- George Radbourn (Bloomington)

Central Illinois Major League Debuts- George Radbourn (Bloomington)

Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Menard, Sangamon). Check out previous Central Illinois Debuts     George Radbourn Major League Debut May 30, 1883  …

Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Emmett Seery (Princeville)

Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Emmett Seery (Princeville)

Central Illinois has had many major league baseball players in history. Let’s look at them from the 12 counties that we have selected to become Central Illinois. (Logan, McLean, DeWitt, Woodford, Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Cass, Morgan, Menard, Sangamon) Previous Articles: Allyn Stout (Peoria) Allan Simpson (Springfield) Fred Beck (Havana) Emmett Seery Major League Debut on April…