The1888 Chicago White Stockings season was the 17th season of theChicago White Stockings franchise, the 13th in theNational League and the fourth at the firstWest Side Park. The White Stockings finished second in the National League with a record of 77–58, 9 games behind theNew York Giants.
The 1888 Chicago White Stockings – Top Row: ?, Fred Pfeffer, Cap Anson, George Van Haltren. Bottom Row: ?, Jimmy Ryan, Ned Williamson, Duke Farrell, Digby Bell (in white bowler with black band), Clarence Duval (mascot), DeWolf Hopper (in dark bowler), George Borchers, Tom Burns, Tom Daly. DeWolf Hopper is the vaudeville comedian who made "Casey at the Bat" famous, adopting the classic poem as his "signature" piece.