A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Tom McCarthy'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
Tommy McCarthy teamed with Hugh Duffy to form the “Heavenly Twins” outfield duo for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890s. McCarthy was a fine hitter with exceptional speed, batting .294 lifetime while stealing 506 bases. He was daring and intelligent, originating many tricks and deceptions, such as trapping fly balls to fool opposing baserunners. In 1888, he stole 109 bases to help the St. Louis Browns capture the pennant.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Tom McCarthy'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
Tommy McCarthy teamed with Hugh Duffy to form the “Heavenly Twins” outfield duo for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890s. McCarthy was a fine hitter with exceptional speed, batting .294 lifetime while stealing 506 bases. He was daring and intelligent, originating many tricks and deceptions, such as trapping fly balls to fool opposing baserunners. In 1888, he stole 109 bases to help the St. Louis Browns capture the pennant.
