Jimmy Ryan
Birthday: February 11
Died: October 29, 1923
Chicago White Stockings/Colts/Orphans (1885-1900)
Jimmy Ryan's 16 year career with the team make him a team career leader in many categories. As a leadoff hitter for many years, his 20 lead-off the game home runs was a Cubs record until Alfonso Soriano broke it in 2012. His 29 game hitting streak is one of the longest in Cubs history as well.
This Day in Chicago Cubs History-Jimmy Ryan
September 8, 1886
Jimmy Ryan's grand slam helps the Chicago White Stockings (Cubs) defeat the Giants 12-3 at West Side Park.
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September 13, 1887
Cubs defeat the Phillies 16-13 at West Side Park (Chicago). Jimmy Ryan draws 3 walks, has a single, double and a home run and also pitches from the 6th inning to the end of the game.
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July 28, 1888
Jimmy Ryan hits for the cycle in a 21-17 White Stockings (Cubs) victory over Detroit at West Side Park (Chicago). Ryan also comes in to pitch in the 2nd inning and pitches into the 9th inning.
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August 17, 1890
Jimmy Ryan's grand slam helps the Colts (Cubs) defeat Washington 8-5 at West Side Park (Chicago)
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May 15, 1891
Jimmy Ryan's lead off the game home run helps the Colts (Cubs) defeat the Dodgers 12-11 at West Side Park (Chicago)
July 1, 1891
Jimmy Ryan hits for the cycle for the 2nd time in his career (the first and only Cubs hitter to do this) to help the Colts (Cubs) defeat Cleveland at West Side Park (Chicago).
July 2, 1891
Jimmy Ryan gets 4 hits for 2nd straight day and the Colts (Cubs) defeat Cleveland 20-5 at South Side Park (Chicago).
August 25, 1891
At South Side Park, the Colts (Cubs) defeat the Dodgers 28-5. Jimmy Ryan leads off the game with a home run.
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May 28, 1892
In New York, the Colts (Cubs) defeat the Giants 10-4. Lead off hitter, Jimmy Ryan walks 5 times in his 5 plate appearances.
August 13, 1892
Jimmy Ryan's hitting streak is extended to 29 games in a Colts (Cubs) 6-2 loss to Cleveland at South Side Park (Chicago).
September 29, 1892
Jimmy Ryan of the Colts (Cubs) hits a leadoff home run and the Reds, Bug Holliday leads off the 1st inning with a home run as well. Colts (Cubs) win 10-4 in Cincinnati.
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May 4, 1894
In the Colts (Cubs) home opener at West Side Park (Chicago), Jimmy Ryan has 4 hits to defeat the Reds 6-4.
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August 24, 1895
In Washington, Jimmy Ryan's grand slam helps the Colts (Cubs) defeat the Senators 9-8 in a game shortened to 7 innings due to darkness.
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August 8, 1900
The Phillies defeat the Cubs 5-3 at West Side Park (Chicago). Jimmy Ryan steals 4 bases in the loss.
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