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Lange, Erwin

In 1911 Erwin Lange was considered major league pitching material.  His specialty was the spit ball and was compared to Ed Walsh of the Cubs.  He signed with the Chicago White Sox, but later decided to reject the offer.  In 1914 he was a star pitcher for Chicago Federals of the Federal League.  Lange later returned to Bellwood to live and work.  In 1938 he was proprietor of Lange's Corner Service Station at Bellwood Avenue and Washington Blvd.

Last Modified:  04/22/2003