RM: Nathaniel “Fred” Pfeffer’s Home

2928 W. Wilson Ave. / Home of retired baseball player Nathaniel “Fred” Pfeffer until his death in 1932 / Played 16 professional seasons from 1882–1897, including 11 years with Chicago National League (now Cubs) / Known as one of the era’s top defensive players, described as “mercury quick and acrobatic” / One of the last players to play without a fielder’s glove / Career totals included 94 home runs, 1,021 RBIs and 383 stolen bases / After baseball, operated the popular Pfeffer’s Bar in the Loop until Prohibition in 1920