Spade shone briefly for Cincinnati, going 17-12 in 1908, but trouble with management
curtailed his career. When he died penniless, fans raised funds to pay for his burial.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 22, 1907:
The Reds' Bob Spade makes his pitching debut in a 1-0 shutout over the Giants. He outduels Joe McGinnity, allowing just four hits. New York's Roger Bresnahan is tossed by Bill Klem and will need the consent of the league president to next play.
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