Bill Carrigan
An excellent defensive catcher who provided the Boston Red Sox with above-average offense for his position, Bill “Rough” Carrigan batted .257 in 709 career games, and once finished as high as eighth in...
View ArticleNixey Callahan
Often referred to today as "Nixey" even though he rarely went by that moniker during his career, Jimmy Callahan was one of the most colorful and versatile figures of the Deadball Era.UUID:...
View ArticleRay Caldwell
"Caldwell could be as great as Matty or Walter Johnson, but instead of choosing their careers, he is evidently going to be another Rube Waddell." Grantland Rice, 1914"Caldwell might have been the...
View ArticleDonie Bush
UUID: 20beccce-8b2a-41e6-b0a6-159a2f6c7bfcShort UUID: 20beccceBrief description: One of the greatest defensive shortstops of the Deadball Era, Donie Bush used quick feet and soft hands to lead the...
View ArticleJesse Burkett
UUID: 53d6808e-d6f3-431f-a291-07e686443c21Short UUID: 53d6808eBrief description: A crafty hitter and disputatious competitor, Jesse Burkett won three National League batting titles from 1895 to 1901...
View ArticleBill Bradley
UUID: 63d05f1b-2829-4098-96ff-c9a525a4590aShort UUID: 63d05f1bBrief description: From 1901 to 1904 Bill Bradley was arguably the best young player in the American League. Wielding a heavy bat he...
View ArticleChief Bender
American Indian. Innovator. Renaissance man. Charles Albert “Chief” Bender lived a unique American life, fashioned a Hall of Fame career, and was an important member of modern baseball’s first dynasty....
View ArticleHarry Bay
UUID: ff1e02e3-6d36-4f87-9723-b117c071e4feShort UUID: ff1e02e3Brief description: Once clocked on a stopwatch from plate to first in 3.5 seconds, Harry Bay was considered by many contemporary baseball...
View ArticleJack Barry
UUID: 0a842468-c877-417d-921b-5bc7e57128b8Short UUID: 0a842468Brief description: The least known member of the Athletics' famous $100,000 infield, Jack Barry was a .243 career hitter with little power...
View ArticleEd Barrow
Most famous for his wildly successful tenure in the New York Yankees front office from 1920 through 1945, Ed Barrow left his mark on the Deadball Era as well. Though he never played a game of...
View ArticleJimmy Barrett
Jimmy Barrett arrived in the majors with a brilliant one-month trial in 1899 and followed with five years as scintillating outfielder, superior batter, and speed darling of fans in Cincinnati and...
View ArticleHome Run Baker
UUID: 2f26e40e-e2af-44cb-a181-ac9cc3c19463Short UUID: 2f26e40eBrief description: In an era characterized by urbanization and rapid industrial growth, Frank "Home Run" Baker epitomized the rustic...
View ArticleJimmy Austin
UUID: a7f56a47-e66b-4b30-aa45-c7b615c9ef91Short UUID: a7f56a47Brief description: One of the most energetic players of his era, Jimmy Austin was a sparkplug for the New York Highlanders and St. Louis...
View ArticleJohn Anderson
Throughout his 14-year major league career, John Anderson became accustomed to change. As one of the era's few switch-hitters, one might say he even had a knack for it. From 1894 to 1908, Anderson...
View ArticleNick Altrock
UUID: aea7c461-bca5-4aa0-ad74-c5c6978aca88Short UUID: aea7c461Brief description: For three years at the turn of the last century Nick Altrock was arguably the best left-handed pitcher in the game. His...
View ArticleBill Carrigan
An excellent defensive catcher who provided the Boston Red Sox with above-average offense for his position, Bill “Rough” Carrigan batted .257 in 709 career games, and once finished as high as eighth in...
View ArticleNixey Callahan
Though known today as “Nixey” Callahan, the slim, 5-feet-10, 180-pound, right-handed jack of all trades rarely used that moniker during his big league days. Nixey was a childhood nickname that Jimmy...
View ArticleRay Caldwell
"Caldwell could be as great as Matty or Walter Johnson, but instead of choosing their careers, he is evidently going to be another Rube Waddell."— Grantland Rice, 1914"Caldwell might have been the...
View ArticleDonie Bush
UUID: 20beccce-8b2a-41e6-b0a6-159a2f6c7bfcShort UUID: 20beccceBrief description: One of the greatest defensive shortstops of the Deadball Era, Donie Bush used quick feet and soft hands to lead the...
View ArticleJesse Burkett
UUID: 53d6808e-d6f3-431f-a291-07e686443c21Short UUID: 53d6808eBrief description: A crafty hitter and disputatious competitor, Jesse Burkett won three National League batting titles from 1895 to 1901...
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