The versatile Friberg went from the Massachusetts sandlots to the Cubs before his twentieth birthday. A regular at second base, third base, and in right field, Friberg played every position during his career. The Phillies started to make him a pitcher during the early 1930s (he had pitched once in 1925), but injuries to his teammates forced him to remain in the infield. (JL)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 28, 1925: The Cubs tally 11 hits and score 12 runs in the 7th inning to break open the game and win 13–3 at Cincinnati. In the 7th, Barney Friberg doubles and triples, Charlie Grimm has a single and double, and Arnie Statz and pitcher Wilbur Cooper each have two singles.
»September 21, 1925: Pittsburgh OF Kiki Cuyler ties the National League record by getting his 10th consecutive hit, singling in his first two at bats, off Decatur and Ulrich, before he fouls out in his 3rd at bat, against the Phils' Art Decatur. The Pirates win the opener, 9–7. In the nitecap, a 14–4 Pirates win, Cuyler has his 3rd 4-for-4 game in his last four outings. He clouts two homers to back Kremer's pitching. Phils utility player Barney Friberg catches the 8th inning in the game, thus playing every position during the year; he will be featured in a Ripley's Believe it or Not cartoon.
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