Cory Ritterbusch
/in /by Jason BestCory Ritterbusch is a diverse professional living in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, with his wife and two boys. He is a restoration ecologist, community planner, teacher, and historian. He has had more than 50 articles published on subjects ranging from music to botany. In 2012 he published the book, H.S. Pepoon: Pioneer Conservationist. A lifelong baseball historian, he serves as a local expert on regional baseball history, is known for his knowledge of Pee Wee Reese, and works for the local semi-professional team as an announcer. His extensive book collection is split between natural history, local history, and baseball. He prefers visiting non-MLB historic stadiums but did attend the first night game at Wrigley Field.
SABR BioProject biographies written by Cory Ritterbusch
SABR Games Project stories written by Cory Ritterbusch
- April 1, 1996: Pat Hughes joins Cubs broadcast booth, Mark Grace wins opener in 10th
- September 8, 1985: Reds’ Pete Rose unknowingly breaks Ty Cobb’s hit record
- September 21, 1966: Cubs beat Reds before lowest attendance ever at Wrigley Field
- September 25, 1963: Stan Musial plays his last road game at Wrigley Field
- June 30, 1959: Two balls in play lead to Cardinals’ protest at Wrigley Field
- May 18, 1947: Jackie Robinson welcomed at Chicago’s Wrigley Field
- April 27, 1947: A ‘good look’ at Eddie Waitkus on Babe Ruth Day at Wrigley
- June 1, 1940: Pee Wee Reese gets beaned by Cubs, leading to bleacher changes at Wrigley
SABR Journal Articles written by Cory Ritterbusch
SABR Research Topics written by Cory Ritterbusch
SABR Research Articles written by Cory Ritterbusch
SABR Ballparks written by Cory Ritterbusch