First attempt to chain from present day to the early 1870’s in the least moves possible. It’s gonna need some work.

Wishing a happy 172nd birthday to Bill Stearns today. A veteran of 5 pro seasons, Stearns is notable for owning one of the lowest career wars of all time at -8.6, plus being the first major leaguer to die serving in the military.

Happy 171st birthday today to former Major leaguer Oscar Walker. A 6 year pro, Oscar led the American Association in home runs in 1882 with 7. Best known for his baseball card looking like an ultrasound photo, Walker finished his career with 11 homers.

Today we remember Art Croft who passed away this day 141 years ago. Croft played parts of 3 seasons with the St Louis Red Stockings, the Brown Stockings, and the Indianapolis Blues. Croft finished his career with 16 extra base hits, a hard to achieve .205 OBP and no images on Google.

Bill Greif had an interesting short MLB career. Known for giving up lots of hits, walk, runs, homers, hit by pitches, striking out few and that hair, Greif compiled a 31-67 record and a 4.41 era over a career split as a starter and reliever.

The Only Nolan was a below average pitcher with an above average name. The 2nd ever Canadian to play in the majors, Nolan was blacklisted by the NL for confirmed dissipation and general insubordination. Upon his return in 1883, he continued to suck and was eventually released.

Bob Addy opened the floodgates in 1871, becoming the first Canadian to play in the majors. Addy was also the first player to slide in an organized game. In 2021, Addy was inducted into the Canadian baseball hall of fame! Unfortunately he wasn’t able to attend the ceremony.

Cool overhead shot of Three Rivers Stadium, former home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Above the stadium, across the highway is the site of the Pirates current home, PNC Park, while below the stadium is the site of the Steelers home, Hienz Field. #Steelers #Pirates

With 20 eyes closed strike outs, 5 broken windshields, and 6 dead birds, Clark Reedy was an integral part of the Benchwarmers success.

The Joker enjoyed a successfull stint in the Gotham State Pen league, leading cell block 8 to the league championship. However his disappearance in the 3rd inning of the championship game via a spring loaded board will forever leave him one of the greatest what if’s in history

17 year veteran, Granville Wilbur “Granny” Hamner was a key member of the 1950’s Whiz Kids Phillies squad which advanced to the world series. A 3 time all star, Granny is best remembered for leading the NL in at bats in 1949.

A baseball is about to get mashed.

Another chapter of the Red Sox Huskies rivalry went down today, with the Sox taking yet another win, to further their series lead to 21-0. Best name in baseball, Jhostynxon Garcia, with 2 huge RBI.

Fresh off Auburn’s upset win over Texas A&M, here’s a look at former Tigers tight end, Frank Thomas. The Big Hurt caught 3 passes for 45 yards as a Tiger.

Before becoming a MLB legend, Kirk Gibson was a star receiver at Michigan state. Pacing the Spartans in yards 3 straight years, Gibson parlayed an excellent career into a college football hall of fame induction

Jeff Samardzija had a ridiculous career at Notre Dame. 2 years a starter, Shark ripped off 2593 yards and 27 TDs. Both seasons he lead the independent conference in receiving yards, and was a top 5 receiver in the country in 05.

88 touchdowns. The NCAA record for career rushing TDs set by Navy QB Keenan Reynolds from 2012 to 2015. Reynolds threw for only 31 TDs in his career.

Tennessee’s Daryl Dickey let’s one fly during the 1985 Sugar Bowl against Miami. Dickey and the Vols shredded the Hurricanes 35-7. #SugarBowl