June 2 in Chicago Cubs History: Jimmy Sheckard nearly losses the use of his left eye as a result of a fistfight with teammate Heinie Zimmerman (1908)

[adrotate banner=”49″] June 2, 1908, Jimmy Sheckard nearly lost the use of his left eye as a result of a fistfight with teammate Heinie Zimmerman. During the melee Jimmy threw something at the young infielder. Infuriated, Zimmerman picked up a bottle of ammonia and hurled it at his assailant. The bo

More Chicago Cubs history & fan-cave gifts →

Source: Historical record

Back to blog