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sflcat61 · 05-07-2016, 01:52 PM

Chicago White Stockings

Owner: William Hulbert

Hulbert was a grocer by trade, and married the daughter of his employer, eventually taking over the company and expanding into the coal trade. He also held a prestigious and influential position on the Chicago Board of Trade. The 200-pound Hulbert was loud and authoritarian and usually got his own way. He sees fielding a top-notch professional baseball club as both a profitable enterprise as well as a way to unite the city and build civic pride.

Hulbert appointed Tom Foley, a local billiards hall owner and a long-time baseball and sporting enthusiast, as General Manager of the club. Foley had been instrumental in helping Hulbert secure investors for the club and the pair succeeded in bringing roughly $15,000 into the team's coffers from local businessmen.

Manager: J.W. Stearns
To run things on the field, J.W. Stearns was hired. Stearns was an offensive-minded player for the famed amateur Chicago Excelsiors. He often led the club in home runs. He is a big believer in offense and scoring runs.

Hulbert and Foley targeted several big-name players from the East and succeeded in bringing them to Chicago-town.

Ross Barnes -- Barnes is Hulbert's best catch from the East. Barnes has starred at second base and shortshop for clubs in the Boston area. His offensive production should fits nicely with what manager Stearns envisions for his White Stockings.

Al Spalding -- Illinois born Spalding is celebrating a return to his home state after spending several successful seasons playing for clubs in the East. He brings with him a reputation as one of the best pitchers in baseball.

Harry Flashman -- Originally from England, Flashman was a first-rate cricket player in his youth. He has made a very successful transiton to baseball, and excels in all phases of the game. Still, signing him is something of a risk. Despite his skill as a player, Flashman's character has been questioned by some. He has been seen on ocassion associating with known gamblers and he has something of a reputation as a womanizer.

05-07-2016, 01:52 PM	#5
sflcat61 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 117	Chicago White Stockings Owner: William Hulbert Hulbert was a grocer by trade, and married the daughter of his employer, eventually taking over the company and expanding into the coal trade. He also held a prestigious and influential position on the Chicago Board of Trade. The 200-pound Hulbert was loud and authoritarian and usually got his own way. He sees fielding a top-notch professional baseball club as both a profitable enterprise as well as a way to unite the city and build civic pride. Hulbert appointed Tom Foley, a local billiards hall owner and a long-time baseball and sporting enthusiast, as General Manager of the club. Foley had been instrumental in helping Hulbert secure investors for the club and the pair succeeded in bringing roughly $15,000 into the team's coffers from local businessmen. Manager: J.W. Stearns To run things on the field, J.W. Stearns was hired. Stearns was an offensive-minded player for the famed amateur Chicago Excelsiors. He often led the club in home runs. He is a big believer in offense and scoring runs. Hulbert and Foley targeted several big-name players from the East and succeeded in bringing them to Chicago-town. Ross Barnes -- Barnes is Hulbert's best catch from the East. Barnes has starred at second base and shortshop for clubs in the Boston area. His offensive production should fits nicely with what manager Stearns envisions for his White Stockings. Al Spalding -- Illinois born Spalding is celebrating a return to his home state after spending several successful seasons playing for clubs in the East. He brings with him a reputation as one of the best pitchers in baseball. Harry Flashman -- Originally from England, Flashman was a first-rate cricket player in his youth. He has made a very successful transiton to baseball, and excels in all phases of the game. Still, signing him is something of a risk. Despite his skill as a player, Flashman's character has been questioned by some. He has been seen on ocassion associating with known gamblers and he has something of a reputation as a womanizer. Last edited by sflcat61; 05-07-2016 at 06:47 PM.