Second of 2 posts about the life of Charles Kuhn, celebrated groundskeeper for the Cubs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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On Wednesday, April 22, 1908, Kuhn was involved.
Say the name "Kuhn" to a baseball fan and he likely will be reminded of Bowie Kuhn, the sport's commissioner in 1969-84.
Add the name "Charlie" and the fan may think of Charlie Finley, owner of.
Note: This is my new favorite among all the historical posts that I have published, both because of the topic and because of what was required to write it! Enjoy!
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The Cubs have had a.
Extra innings.
A walk-off hit.
A hidden ball trick.
A Cubs-Cardinals game at Chicago's West Side Grounds on Sunday, June 23, 1907, had all that and more all as Mayor Fred Busse looked on.
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