Born September 9, 1877, in Salida, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame First Baseman, Frank Chance. This legend was a World Series Champion in 1907, 08 with the Chicago Cubs. Chance was the National League stolen base leader and the NL runs leader 1906.

Frank started playing ball for the Cubs organization when they were called the Chicago Orphans in 1898 and played right through the 1903 season when the Cubs moniker was adopted. Chance also served as a manager of the Chicago Cubs, NY Yankees, and Boston Red Sox after his playing career.