Meet Cecil L. Spittler, Photos and captions 12.15.22 final

(above) These clippings from the Newark Star-Ledger show the level of stardom that Cecil was getting used to. The coverage introduced him to the Bears’ fans, hyping up his status as their up-and-coming ace pitcher. Cecil is show in his traveling clothes at the train station as he departs for his first taste of Florida spring training and then in uniform, on the field, in Sebring, Florida, Unfortunately, as wise people often say, “Man makes plans . . . and God laughs