Eliza Green – First Female MLB Official Scorer – Hired by the Cubs, But it Was a Secret
Eliza Green became the first female major league official scorekeeper but they had to keep it a secret.
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”
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 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 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 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…
Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Carl Vandagrift (Cantrall)
Check out previous Central Illinois Debuts Carl Vandagrift Major League Debut May 19, 1914 He was born Carl William Vandagrift on April 22, 1883, in Cantrall, Illinois. He went on to enjoy his time in baseball as he made his major league debut with the Indianapolis Hoosiers on May 19, 1914. Primarily a second baseman,…
Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Fred Beck (Havana)
Fred Beck Major League Debut April 14, 1909 He was born Frederick Thomas Beck on November 17, 1886, in Havana, Illinois. He spent all of his life in and around Havana when he wasn’t gone for baseball. His start came in the Illinois 3-I League which consisted of teams from Illinois-Iowa-Indiana. He was…
Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Allan Simpson (Springfield)
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) Larry Allan Simpson MLB Debut May 17. 2004 BOXSCORE…
Central Illinois Major League Debuts- Allyn Stout (Peoria)
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) Allyn McClellan Stout born in Peoria, Illinois on October 31, 1904 MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT May…