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Nicknamed Iron Mike when he was a hard-working pitcher in the Three-I League, Prendergast pitched for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. He became a Cub when the NL team was purchased by Whales owner William Wrigley, Jr., after the FL folded. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 2, 1916: Phils star Grover Alexander wins his 20th of the season, pitching a 12-inning 10 shutout over the Cubs. In the 12th, Alex intentionally walks two and then fans pitcher Iron Mike Prendergast with the bases. Bill Killefer strolls then home with the winning run while the Cubs are arguing a call at third base. Alexander has now won more games than the cross-town A's (19). » December 11, 1917: The Phils sell star pitcher Grover Alexander, twice a 30-game winner, and his personal catcher "Reindeer" Bill Killefer to the Cubs for righthander "Iron" Mike Prendergast, C Pickles Dillhoefer, and $55,000. Phils owner William Baker later admits he made the trade because, "I needed the money." The 5th-place Cubs expect the addition of Alexander to greatly strengthen their staff, but Alex will be drafted in the Army.