Cap Anson - Wikipedia
WEBAdrian Constantine Anson (April 17, 1852 – April 14, 1922), nicknamed "Cap" (for "Captain") and "Pop", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman. Including his time in the National Association (NA), …
Anson, Cap | Baseball Hall of Fame
WEBHe moved across the diamond to first base in 1879, and led the league in RBI eight times between 1880 and 1891, winning batting titles in 1881, 1887 and 1888. When he retired after the 1897 season at the age of 45, Anson owned big league records for games, hits, at-bats, doubles and runs.
Cap Anson – Society for American Baseball Research
WEBJan 4, 2012 · Cap Anson, baseball’s first superstar, was the dominant on-field figure of nineteenth-century baseball. He was a small-town boy from Iowa who earned his fame as the playing manager of the fabled Chicago White Stockings, the National League team now known as the Cubs.
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WEBCheck out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Cap Anson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
The Triumphant and Controversial Story of Cap Anson
WEBNov 15, 2008 · The Triumphant and Controversial Story of Cap Anson. Bleacher Report November 15, 2008. Cap Anson was one of the greatest hitters, managers and innovators in baseball history. In a LONG...
Cap Anson | Chicago White Stockings, MLB pioneer, Hall of Famer
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Cap Anson (born April 11/17, 1851, Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S.—died April 14, 1922, Chicago, Illinois) was an American baseball player and manager who played professionally for 27 years and was still in his team’s regular lineup at the age of 45. He batted .300 or better for 23 seasons and was the most famous player of the 19th century.
Cap Anson Biography by Baseball Almanac
WEBCap Anson Biography. This Cap Anson biography is a carefully researched account of the life of baseball player Cap Anson. It is part of Baseball Almanac's hall of fame biographical history series and researched by historian Dennis Yuhasz.
Cap Anson - Wikiwand
WEBAdrian Constantine Anson, nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman. Including his time in the National Association (NA), he played a record 27 consecutive seasons. Anson was regarded as one of the greatest players of his era and one of the first superstars of the game.
Cap Anson - Baseball Hall of Fame Biographies - YouTube
WEBA major figure in 19th-century baseball, the strong-willed Adrian "Cap" Anson played at the Major League level for 27 years, mainly at first base with the Ch...
Cap Anson Career Stats Leagues Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
WEBCap Anson. Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and Catcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-0, 227lb (183cm, 102kg) Born: April 17, 1852 in Marshalltown, IA us. Died: April 14, 1922 in Chicago, IL. Buried: Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, IL High School: Marshalltown HS (Marshalltown, IA)
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