New York Tribune, May 20, 1913:
Read More...[Heinie] Zimmerman is said to have been incensed by [Cubs owner Charles] Murphy’s statement…that Zimmerman would be able to play when he could get his hat on with a shoehorn, charging Heinie with having a swelled head.
This afternoon Zimmerman told [Johnny] Evers that he would not play, as he was ill. They then had a redhot argument, in which Zimmerman declared that he was tired of carrying the entire Chicago team on his shoulders…Evers informed Zimmerman that he ...
Washington Herald, March 26, 1913:
Heinie Zimmerman had to refrain from practice for a day following the drinking of three glasses of milk on top of some lobster salad that he ate when Johnny Evers was not lurking near.
He’s really gotta stop hanging out with Brad Penny.
Toledo News-Bee, December 28, 1912:
According to Tinker, while playing Brooklyn Evers narrowly escaped being beaned by one of Rucker’s fast ones.
“Gee, Nap nearly scattered Johnny’s brains all over the whole infield,” gasped Chance, who was on the bench.
“I wish he had,” remarked [Heinie] Zimmerman. “I would tear out there and get a handful for emergencies.”
Heinie Zimmerman: The greatest zombie ballplayer of all time.
Toledo News-Bee, December 10, 1912:
Johnny Evers was riding in a New York taxicab that almost ran down Heinie Zimmerman, the champion batter of the Cubs and the National league. “Hey, whatcherdoing?” Evers shouted to the driver. “I’ll have troubles enough managing the Cubs next season without you killing my team.”
It’s even harder to manage a team when your best position player is throwing games.
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