• EveryCubEver

    Earl Adams

    By Rick Kaempfer
    In Today's Cub Birthday
    Aug 26th, 2023
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    ~Sparky Adams 1894–1989 (Cubs 1923-1927) His real name was Earl John Adams, and he was an energetic little guy; only 5’5″. Adams spent 1923 and 1924 as the Cubs’ semi-regular shortstop, but came into his own when he was switched to second base after George Grantham was traded to Pittsburgh for ...