Cy Williams entered Notre Dame, having only played in a handful of baseball games.  He left them as an accomplished player who the Chicago Cubs signed after he finished school. 

Frank Viola was a star Pitcher known for his stint with the Minnesota Twins, where his work there made him a legend in the state.

From 1895 to 1899, Harry Davis was either a budding journeyman or a future star.  He played for four different teams in the National League and had a 28 Triple year in 1897 while batting .305.  Davis was in the minors for all of 1900, and Connie Mack, the owner/manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, saw him as a building block for his brand new American League franchise, and he was one of their first signees.

Buddy Myer was referred to as the "cocky little Second Baseman," though that was not meant as a compliment, and was usually used by opponent or opponents' fans after Myer did well.