The following is non-edited, curated content from an article I wrote for the Joliet Herald-News, published on 2/21/19 (print version 2/12/19.) ORIGINAL: https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/08/few-details-exist-about-first-joliet-vs-cubs-game/aqzgk92/ The year 1875 fell in the middle of a renewal period for America. The Reconstruction Era was in full swing, and the nation was rebuilding itself in a time of business, industryContinue reading “Few details exist about first Joliet vs. Cubs game”
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Joliet versus the Chicago White Sox — 108 years ago
The following is curated content from an article I wrote for the Joliet Herald-News, published on June 28, 2018. ORIGINAL: http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/22/joliet-versus-the-chicago-white-sox-108-years-ago/aikfglm/ The Joliet Jolly-Ites played the Sox in 1910 at Dellwood Park By KEVIN TRUSTY June 28, 2018 Photo courtesy of Reno Caneva, author of the book “Dellwood Chronicles.” Part one of our LocalsContinue reading “Joliet versus the Chicago White Sox — 108 years ago”
Angry Attack: Cubs’ visit to Rivals Park in 1920 marred by stabbing
The following is non-edited, curated content from a story I wrote that appeared in the Joliet Herald-News on March 21, 2018. ORIGINAL: https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/19/cubs-visit-to-rivals-park-in-1920-was-marred-by-stabbing/ajuc6wc/ Joliet was a happening place nearly a century ago. With burgeoning local businesses and a strong sense of civic pride, plus the bonus of being a just short train ride toContinue reading “Angry Attack: Cubs’ visit to Rivals Park in 1920 marred by stabbing”
The Greatest Game Ruth Ever Pitched
In the years before he became the near-mythical Yankees’ slugger he is known for, Babe Ruth was a terrific pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Kevin Trusty 