This Bud is not for you

Written By Andrew Linker

Albert Spalding

Renown sporting goods mogul, pitcher, manager and all-around party killer Albert Spalding meets with his players from the Chicago White Stockings 148 years ago today and tells them they must abstain from drinking adult beverages during the upcoming season if they hope to defend their National League title.

The plan does not work out quite the way Spalding plans as Chicago goes from a 52-14 record and winning the pennant in 1876 to a dismal 26-33 mark and fifth place in 1877.

Alas, all the Sox can do is cry into the beer Spalding never wants them to enjoy in 1877.

As for Spalding, he never manages again in the major leagues.

Andrew Linker
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