A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of John Clarkson's 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
In just 12 major league seasons in the 19th century, John Clarkson recorded 327 career victories, including 53 wins in 1885, leading the Chicago White Stockings to the National League pennant. Twice hurling more than 600 innings in a season, Clarkson was the winningest pitcher in N.L. history at the time of his retirement in 1894. His wide variety of curveballs and outstanding ability to pitch to the batter’s weakness propelled him to a lofty 327-177 career record. He captured the league’s Triple Crown in 1889.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of John Clarkson's 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
In just 12 major league seasons in the 19th century, John Clarkson recorded 327 career victories, including 53 wins in 1885, leading the Chicago White Stockings to the National League pennant. Twice hurling more than 600 innings in a season, Clarkson was the winningest pitcher in N.L. history at the time of his retirement in 1894. His wide variety of curveballs and outstanding ability to pitch to the batter’s weakness propelled him to a lofty 327-177 career record. He captured the league’s Triple Crown in 1889.
