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

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)

Edd Roush: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1962

Edd Roush

Born: May 8, 1893

Debut: August 20, 1913 (White Sox)

1914: Jumped to Federal League

1915: Purchased by Giants

1916: Traded to Reds

1917: Won Batting Title (.341)

1919: Won Batting Title (.321)

1919: Reds win World Series

1922: Held out over money

1927: Traded to Giants

1930: Sat out in salary dispute

1931: Signed by Reds

1931: Retired

1960: Elected to Reds Hall of Fame

1962: Elected to Hall of Fame

1970: Threw out first pitch at last game at Crosley Field

1988: Died. He was the last surviving member of the Federal League

Accomplishments:

1919 World Champion

2x Batting Champ

.323 average

68 home runs

981 RBI

2376 hits

1099 runs

339 doubles

182 triples

484 walks-260 strikeouts

.815 OPS

Hit .300: 12x

Hit .350: 3x

30+ doubles: 2x

Led league in doubles (41): 1923

10+ triples: 12x

15+ triples: 5x

Led league in triples (21): 1924

36 steals (1920)

.400 OBP: 3x

.500 slugging: 3x

Led league in slugging (.455): 1918

Led league in OPS (.823): 1918

Postseason: .214, 0 HR, 7 RBI, .690 OPS (1919 World Series)