• Card series: Pioneer Portraits II: 1875-1899
• City: Chicago
• Team: White Stockings
• League: National League

William Ashley Sunday (1862-1935) was born into extreme poverty and rose to become a beloved pro player making a handsome salary. In 1891 he gave that all up to pursue Christian ministry, cutting his income by two-thirds. Al Spalding had signed Sunday to his Chicago White Stockings on the recommendation of Cap Anson in 1883. His speed was his greatest asset.

• In ’85 Chicago held an exhibition with Sunday racing the speediest AA player. Billy won easily.
• His integrity and popularity led Anson to name Sunday the team’s business manager
• Sunday was recruited for the Players’ League in 1890, but remained loyal to his employer