Here lies Guy Hecker, the only pitcher to ever win a batting title. He’s also one of two players to lead the league in both batting and ERA – Babe Ruth being the other. Hecker played for the Louisville Eclipse/Colonels of the American Association (1882-89) and was a player/manager for the Pittsburgh Allegheneys (1890). Guy … Continue reading Grave Story: Guy Hecker (1856-1938)
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Grave Story: Ren Deagle (1858-1936)
Here lies Ren Deagle, who was usually the second-best pitcher on his team during his short career. That wouldn’t have been so bad except he pitched in the 1880s, when the one-man pitching rotation was still in use. Deagle pitched in the old American Association for two years, playing for the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1883-84) … Continue reading Grave Story: Ren Deagle (1858-1936)
Jimmy “Chicken” Wolf
This article originally appeared on The Hall of Very Good Blog. Here lies William Van Winkle Wolf, better known in his playing days as Jimmy Wolf or “Chicken” Wolf – a nickname given by childhood friend Pete Browning. He was a mainstay of the Louisville Eclipse/Colonels during their time in the American Association. He played … Continue reading Jimmy “Chicken” Wolf