Never heard of him? Best shortstop of his era and first batter in the history of the National League.
Born: January 28, 1847
1864: Became regular catcher for New York team
1865: Played Cricket, but returned to baseball for 1866
1867: Played for Washington Nationals
1868: Returned to New York to play
1869-1870: Played for Reds
Debut: May 5, 1871
1871-78: Played for Boston; Considered best shortstop of his era.
1876: First Batter in NL History
1879: Moved to Providence Grays
1879: Managed the Grays to championship (59-25 record)
1880-81: Back to Boston for 8 total games
1882: Back to Providence
1882: Returned to Cricket
1890: Designed America’s first public golf course in Boston (Franklin Park)
1906-07: Member of Mills Commission that named Cooperstown, New York as baseball’s birthplace.
1937: Elected to Hall of Fame on the second ballot
Died: August 21, 1937
2005: Inducted into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Accomplishments:
Member Mills Commission
.301 career hitter
Led League in Games played: 3x
Led League in plate appearances: 3x
Led League in at-bats: 4x
1874 triples leader (15)
59-25 managerial record
1879 World Champion
Golf Course designer
Cricket Star
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