August 25, 1899

Clyde Henry “Pea Ridge” Day was born, either in Pea Ridge (Benton County), where his family owned a farm, or in McDonald County, Missouri, at the home of relatives. Known as the “hog-calling pitcher” in a baseball career spanning the 1920s and early 1930s, Day transported his considerable talents, his hometown’s name, and a slice of the lively culture of the Arkansas hills onto the national scene. Day’s fun-loving showmanship and competitive spirit brought rare publicity to his hometown and home state.