Cap Anson was the first to join the club on July 18, 1897, although his precise career hit total is unclear.
The latter took place in 1895, with longtime Chicago diamond star Cap Anson drawing the distinction through his A Runaway Colt.
Adrian Constantine "Cap" Anson, son of Henry and Jennette Anson, was the first European child born in the new pioneer town and is today known as Marshalltown’s “first son”.
Cap Anson, the team captain, and on-field manager, decided that in 1884, balls that were hit over the fence were to be home runs.
His 20 seasons (1934–1953) played for the Cubs is the second-most in franchise history, behind Cap Anson.
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To do so, he convinced Illinois native and star Boston pitcher Al Spalding to sign with Chicago for the 1876 season and also signed Boston stars Cal McVey, Deacon White, and Ross Barnes and Philadelphia stars Cap Anson and Ezra Sutton, though Sutton later backed out of his deal.