John Ward: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1964

Born: March 3, 1960

1873: Went to Penn State

1874: Parents died, he became a salesman, but played semi-pro ball

1878: Offered contract with Grays

Debut: July 15, 1878 (Providence Grays)

1880: Began to play positions other than pitcher

1880: Pitched Perfect Game (The next NL Perfect Game-1964)

1880-94: Managed on and off for several teams

1881-2: Arm injury

1882: Pitched 18 inning shutout vs. Detroit Wolverines

1883: Signed with New York Gothams (Giants)

1884: Arm injury ended pitching career

1885: Became everyday shortstop

1885: Earned law degree from Columbia University

1885: Formed first player’s union (Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players)

1890: Helped form the Player’s League

1890: Jumped to Brooklyn Ward’s Wonders

1891: Signed with Brooklyn

1893: Purchased by Giants

1894: Retired and became a lawyer

1914: Became official in Federal League

1901-25: Became involved in pro golf as a player and official

1925: Died

1964: Elected to Hall of Fame

Accomplishments:

164-103

2.10 ERA

262 starts-245 CG

Perfect Game (1880)

1878 Pitching Title

2469.2 IP

1.043 WHIP

24 SHO

Won 20+ games: 3x

39 wins (1880)

Led league 47 wins (1879)

Led league in win % (.712): 1879

Sub 2 ERA: 2x

Led league in ERA (1.51): 1878

Led league in SHO (8): 1880

200+ strikeouts: 2x

Led league in strikeouts (239): 1879

0.918 WHIP (1880)

.275

26 HR

869 RBI

1410 runs

2107 hits

421 walks-326 strikeouts

540 steals

.655 OPS

Led league in games: 3x

100+ runs: 5x

12 triples (1890)

Led league in SB:2x

30+ steals: 9x

40+ steals: 6x

50+ steals: 5x

60+ steals: 3x

111 steals (1887)

Hit .300: 3x

Postseason: .400, 0 HR, 13 RBI, 16 steals, .897 OPS (2 series)

As a Manager: 412-320 (.563)