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Broadway Bombers win 1909 World Series!

"Prince" Hal Chase Named Series MVP

October 9, 1909 - The Broadway Bombers are the 1909 World Champions after defeating the Macon Marauders 4 Games to 1.  Pitcher Eddie Cicotte was the pitching star of the series, going 1-0 with a masterful 1-hit Shutout in Game 3 which turned the tides in the series.  "Prince" Hal Chase won the series MVP award, batting .333 with clutch hits throughout the series, and also added 5 runs, 4 stolen bases and 3 RBI's.  For a complete recap of the World Series, click here.  All hail the Bombers from Broadway, who have now appeared in four straight World Series.

Broadway Bombers land Knuckleballer Eddie Cicotte

Broadway also lands 3rd Baseman George Moriarty

November 20, 1908 - After losing the World Series again, the Broadway Bombers were in no position to stand pat, and rumors had been flying that a shakeup was coming.  And come it did.  The Bomber send half of there rotation away, trading Bob Rhoads, Fiddler Corridon, Babe Adams, Tom Tuckey and Pete Wilson to the Frisco Aces for shine baller Eddie Cicotte and infielder George Moriarty.  "Had to make a change," said GM Aloysius See, "Cicotte is a great young pitcher, and we have been lacking an ace.  Moriarty is a versatile infielder and solid hitter that we can put anywhere in the lineup.  While it is sad to see a World Series hero (Rhoads) and some long time Bombers go, we are looking to the future, and Cicotte will be a big part of it. 

Broadway Bombers win 3rd straight pennant, but lose to Maumees in World Series

Broadway topped by the Toledo Maumees as the two teams meet in their 3rd consecutive World Series

October 9, 1908 -  The Broadway Bombers, fresh off of their 3rd straight pennant, had high hopes of avenging their 1907 World Series loss to the Toledo Maumees.  It was not to be, as the Maumees defeated the Bombers 4 games to 1 to capture their 2nd straight flag.  Still, it was another great season for the Bombers, who were not even expected to make it to the fall classic.  Honus Wagner is likely to win the league MVP award, winning the batting crown with a .324 BA, 31 doubles and 21 triples.  He also added 6 Home runs.  On the mound, the team  was again led by "Wild" Bill Donovan, who tied for a team high 18 wins and struck out a team record 225 batters.  He also won the teams lone World Series victory.

Smokey Joe Wood and Buck Herzog join Broadway Bombers

New York lands two of the top hitting and pitching prospects in the country in 1908 Rookie Draft

November 16, 1907 -  The Broadway Bombers Rookie Draft Day brought a few nice surprises this year.  First, the Bombers surprisingly landed RHP Smokey Joe Wood with their 1st RDP.    Wood joins Babe Adams and Colby Jack Coombs in the future Broadway rotation, giving the Bomber three potential aces.  Next, Broadway GM Aloysius See discovered a gem in the second round, selecting superb young infielder Buck Herzog.  "We were hoping to land Wood," said an excited See, "but we never expected to land a player the caliber of Herzog in Round 2.  We are very very pleased."     

Bombers Lose heartbreaking 1907 World Series in 7 games

After going down 3 games to 1, The Dutchman leads the fight back to force Game 7, but run out of steam in the end

October 15, 1907 - The Broadway Bombers battled all season.  When it looked like they would lose the pennant to the Hoboken Zephyrs, they battled back and won it.  When they were down 3 games to 1 in the World Series against the Maumees, they battled back again, tying the series at 3 games apiece, but in the end, they ran out of steam in game 7, losing to the Maumees and ending their fine season just one game shy if defending their 1906 World Championship. 

Defending Champs reclaim 1st Place heading into September

After struggling through most of the season, the Champs storm back into 1st place by 2 games

September 1, 1907 - It's been a long season fot the Broadway Bombers that at one point, saw them trailing by seven games in the American League.  But the champs have shown their heard, lead by their manager John J. McGraw (pictured left) and their best hitter Honus Wagner, the Bombers have reclaimed 1st palce by two games over several teams heading into September.  "We were never out of it," said McGraw, who has put the team in new black broadcloth uniforms heading into September, "We will do everying we can to secure this pennant, and I will make sure the team is doing whatever it takes to make it happen."

Pitcher Babe Adams is surprise First Round Pick by the Bombers

The young starting pitcher falls deeper then expected into the draft, allowing the Bombers to pick him at 12th

January 21, 1907 - The Broadway Bombers were sitting with the 12th pick in the 1907 Rookie Draft and were not sure whom they would take going into draft day.  But never in their wildest dreams would they have imagined they would have landed a potential superstar pitcher like Babe Adams.  That's just what happened.  Adams surprisingly fell to the Bombers and they happily took the young lefty.  "We did not expect Babe to be there," said team GM Aloysius See, "He probably fell due to his age, but we are willing to wait on a pitcher who has the potential to be the ace of our staff for a long time."  The Bombers used the remainder of the draft to fill some holes for the upcoming season in their attempt to defend their SPB-100 World Championship.

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