Chapters 1-3
What war did Billy's Dad fight in?
What was his cause of death?
Civil War
Pneumonia
How old were Ed and Billy when they left the orphanage?
16 14
Who did Billy marry and what was her nickname
Helen and Ma
Where did Billy and Helen get married?
What sibling stayed home from the orphanage?
Leroy
Who in his family did Billy not get along with?
Grandpa
What professional team did Billy play for first
What was his second professional team
Chicago White Stockings
Pittsburgh Pirates
What position did Billy play?
What brother went with Billy to the orphanage?
Why did they have to go?
Ed
Their mom couldn't afford to keep them.
Who hired Billy to work at the Nevada Hotel?
Mr. Boggs
What teammate helped Billy hit better
Mike "King" Kelly
What did Billy and Ed promise their mother before leaving?
What was the name of the orphanage
How did they get there?
Soldiers Orphans Home
By train
Col. Scott
What was the singing group Billy heard from the road
A group from the Pacific Garden Mission
How many children lived in the orphanage
60
What was the name of the bully of the orphanage?
What happened during the fight?
Butch
Billy punched first and Butch surrendered
What was Billy's favorite subject?
Who did not like Billy and why?
Nells father, because he was a professional ball player.
What two things did Billy buy with the extra money the bank gave him?
Suit and booze