This is an original Tommy McCarthy 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
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.
This is an original Tommy McCarthy 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
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.
