Today in Wheeling History: April 30--The Wheeling Green Stockings defeated the Pittsburgh Bells 9-8 in a thrilling 10-inning baseball game at the Island Park in Wheeling (1887).
On April 30, 1887, the Wheeling Green Stockings played a thrilling game against the Pittsburgh Bells at the Island Park in Wheeling, West Virginia. The game remained scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Green Stockings took a commanding 6-0 lead. However, the Bells staged a remarkable comeback in the ninth inning, scoring six runs to tie the game. In the tenth inning, the Green Stockings managed to score three more runs, while the Bells could only muster two, resulting in a hard-fought 9-8 victory for the home team. The game featured impressive performances from players like Dunn, who had three hits, and Mallory, who struck out seven batters.
The Wheeling Green Stockings were a prominent baseball team in the late 19th century, known for their distinctive cream-colored uniforms with bright green trimmings and stockings. One of the team's most notable players was Sol White, an African American infielder who played third base for the Green Stockings in 1887. White's impressive batting average of .370 and slugging percentage of .502 made him a standout player. However, when the Ohio State League renamed itself the Tri-State League and banned black players during the off-season, White and other African American players were affected. Despite this setback, White went on to have a remarkable career in baseball, playing for and managing various teams, and becoming the first historian of black baseball with his 1907 book, "Sol White's Official Base Ball Guide." In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Sol White was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV
On April 30, 1887, the Wheeling Green Stockings played a thrilling game against the Pittsburgh Bells at the Island Park in Wheeling, West Virginia. The game remained scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Green Stockings took a commanding 6-0 lead. However, the Bells staged a remarkable comeback in the ninth inning, scoring six runs to tie the game. In the tenth inning, the Green Stockings managed to score three more runs, while the Bells could only muster two, resulting in a hard-fought 9-8 victory for the home team. The game featured impressive performances from players like Dunn, who had three hits, and Mallory, who struck out seven batters.
The Wheeling Green Stockings were a prominent baseball team in the late 19th century, known for their distinctive cream-colored uniforms with bright green trimmings and stockings. One of the team's most notable players was Sol White, an African American infielder who played third base for the Green Stockings in 1887. White's impressive batting average of .370 and slugging percentage of .502 made him a standout player. However, when the Ohio State League renamed itself the Tri-State League and banned black players during the off-season, White and other African American players were affected. Despite this setback, White went on to have a remarkable career in baseball, playing for and managing various teams, and becoming the first historian of black baseball with his 1907 book, "Sol White's Official Base Ball Guide." In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Sol White was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/3xwtku69) (https://tinyurl.com/ykdd4bd3)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV
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