A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Candy Cummings' plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
Often cited as the inventor of the curveball, Candy Cummings’ stellar pitching career was well established when professional baseball began. Cummings had an impressive 1875 season, winning 35 games, including six shutouts, and compiling a 1.73 ERA. He was also the first major leaguer to start, complete and win both games of a doubleheader when he turned the trick on Sept. 9, 1876.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Candy Cummings' plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
Often cited as the inventor of the curveball, Candy Cummings’ stellar pitching career was well established when professional baseball began. Cummings had an impressive 1875 season, winning 35 games, including six shutouts, and compiling a 1.73 ERA. He was also the first major leaguer to start, complete and win both games of a doubleheader when he turned the trick on Sept. 9, 1876.
