Chicago Sluggers

The Chicago White Stockings�later renamed the Cubs�won the inaugural National League Pennant in 1876 with a barrage of offensive numbers. Ross Barnes led the league at a .421 clip, and three other Chicago batters finished among the league�s top five hitters. Even pitcher Al Spalding hit an impressive .312. Thus began the "northsiders" tradition of producing some of the major leagues� greatest sluggers�including "Cap" Anson, "Gabby" Hartnett, and "Hack" Wilson. The Chicago White Sox�still named t