And, the game of baseball is still real popular. Just look at what happened in Chicago last week when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series.
Baseball has been around since 1839 and is played by young and old alike. The Major Leagues began with 8 teams in 1876 and now has 30 teams. Since the 1800s, local teams have played for their communities. While these players may dream of getting a spot on a major league roster, it is highly unlikely.
From the late 1800s, the local teams in Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois were very active and competed against each other. Community pride was at stake.
Some players from local high schools did make it to the majors. Some only lasted for a short time, others got to be well-known.
Tomorrow I Will Write About Some of Them Who Made It. --Cooter
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