This is an original Candy Cummings Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard released from 1956 to 1963. Produced over 60 years ago by the official HOF postcard manufacturer at the time, Artvue. Condition is excellent.
- Very hard to find, unique item
- 60 year old item
- Official HOF postcard produced by Artvue
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.
This is an original Candy Cummings Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard released from 1956 to 1963. Produced over 60 years ago by the official HOF postcard manufacturer at the time, Artvue. Condition is excellent.
- Very hard to find, unique item
- 60 year old item
- Official HOF postcard produced by Artvue
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.
