Jack Beckley: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1971

Born: August 4, 1867

1885-88: Played Semi-Pro Ball

1888: Purchased by the Alleghenies

Debut: June 20, 1888 (Pittsburgh Alleghenies)

1890: Jumped to the Pittsburgh Burghers

1891: Returned to the Alleghenies (Pirates)

1896: Traded to the New York Giants

1897: Hit 3 home runs against the Cardinals

1897: Signed by Reds

1902: Pitched 4 IP in one game

1904: Purchased by Cardinals

1907: Retired

1908-11: Player Manager in minor leagues

1913-15: Federal League Umpire

1913-18: Coach at William Jewell College and operated grain business

1918: Died

1971: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vet’s Committee)

Accomplishments:

Most put-outs all time by a first baseman

3 HR Game (1897)

.308

1602 Runs

2934 Hits

87 HR

1578 RBI

.797 OPS

4156 TB

100 runs: 5x

30 doubles: 5x

10+ Triples: 14x

15+ Triples: 7x

Led league 22 Triples (1890)

10 HR (1892)

100+ RBI: 4x

20+ SB: 9x

30 SB (1892)

Hit .300: 12x

.412 OBP (1894)

.500 Slugging: 2x