 In 1887 , Getzein was the leading pitcher on a Detroit Wolverines team that won the National League pennant and then defeated the St. Louis Browns in the 1887 World Series . Getzein compiled a 29 – 13 record and a 3 @.@ 73 ERA , leading the league in winning percentage ( .690 ) but also in home runs allowed ( 24 ) . In September 1887 , a group of influential fans in Detroit contributed money to purchase " an elegant two hundred dollar gold watch and chain " for Getzein to express their admiration for Getzein 's " magnificent work for the club . " 
