TOYS, GAMES, SPORTS, AND ATHLETES

16-Inch Softball History Began in Chicago

America's First Automobile Race occurred in Chicago, Illinois, in 1895.
Arnold, Schwinn & Co.; Schwinn Bicycle Company, Chicago, 1886-1991 Lots of Images.

Automobile Polo was played at Chicago's Comiskey Park on June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 1913.

Birchwood Country Club, Chicago's other Rogers Park/West Ridge community golf club.
Bounce Land Trampoline Parks in Chicago & Northern Illinois. (late 50s - early 60s)
Chicago National League Baseball Park history begins with Union Baseball Grounds.
Complete History of Dispensa Carnivals, Castle of Toys and Kiddie Kingdom.

Cubs Win the 1908 World Series, and Chicago Celebrates. Downtown State & Madison.
Ernest "Ernie" Banks, the first Black Chicago Cubs player.

Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit, the Most Dangerous Toy in the World.

Grant Park Stadium was renamed Soldier Field by Chicago’s Gold Star Mothers in 1925.

Lincoln Park Baseball Grounds in Chicago, Illinois. (1910)

Minnie Miñoso was the first Black Chicago White Sox player.

Mold-A-Rama Inc., Brookfield, Illinois.

Pinners, Chicagoland Baseball Game, played on stairs of houses or ledges.

Rogers Park Community Baseball Club and Ball Park at Devon and Clark, Chicago.

Slot Car Racing Was a Popular Craze in Chicagoland in the 1960s and 70s.

The Only Lincoln vs. Douglas Base Ball Game Occurred in Chicago. 

Thillens Stadium History, a Little League Baseball Park in Chicago.