Thursday, July 26, 2012

Harry Wright: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1953

Born: January 10, 1835 (England)

1850s-60s: Played amateur ball

Official debut: May 5, 1871 (player/manager)- Boston Red Stockings

1882: Moved to Providence Grays

1884: Moved to Philadelphia Quakers

1890: Moved to Phillies

1895: Died from lung ailment

1953: Elected to Hall of Fame

2009: Hunt auction controversy

Accomplishments:
Created the shift and pioneered back up plays

As manager:
1225-885 (.581): 6 pennants

As hitter (7 years):
.276

4 HR

113 RBI

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