Former Chicago Cubs catcher Bob O'Farrell has been ranked No. 97 in a new countdown of the top 100 players in franchise history. The recognition highlights O'Farrell's contributions during his time with the Cubs in the early 1920s, including the 1922 season captured in a Getty Images photograph.
The ranking comes as part of a comprehensive series examining the greatest players to wear a Cubs uniform. O'Farrell, who played catcher for Chicago from 1915 to 1925, was known for his defensive skills and leadership behind the plate during the Deadball Era and early Liveball Era.
The feature was authored by Al Yellon for SB Nation as part of the ongoing Top 100 Cubs countdown project.
