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:''For the rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1950s for Scotland (RU), Jed-Forest RFC (RU), Salford (RL), and Halifax RLFC (RL), see [[Hugh Duffy (rugby)|Hugh Duffy]]''
:''For the rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1950s for Scotland (RU), Jed-Forest RFC (RU), Salford (RL), and Halifax RLFC (RL), see [[Hugh Duffy (rugby)|Hugh Duffy is class!]]''
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Duffy, born in [[Cranston, Rhode Island]], was a textile mill worker who had taken up baseball as a semipro for weekend diversion. <ref> Bill Ferber (2007) ''A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant'', University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 36 </ref> He played a couple years of minor league ball in the [[New England League]] before jumping to the majors, starting up in the league's initial season of 1886, and playing on clubs in Hartford, Springfield and Salem, as well as the Lowell Massachusetts team in 1887. <ref> George V. Tuohey (1897) ''A History of the Boston Base Ball Club'', M.F. Quinn & Co, [http://books.google.com/books?id=lNSlQHMV5c0C&pg=PA131&sig=Ks2oDwEsopQyu3SoA07JAQ6Pl3M&dq=hugh+duffy+%221891%22+%22Oliver+Tebeau+tells+this+interesting+story+about+Hugh+Duffy:++The+most+remarkable+play+I+ever+witnessed+was+a+steal+from+second+base+home+on+a+sacrifice+fly+to+the+outfield+by+Hugh+Duffy+in+a+game+against+St.+Louis+in+1891.+%22#PPA130,M1 Excerpt, pg. 130] </ref>
Duffy, born in [[Cranston, Rhode Island]], was a textile mill worker who had taken up baseball as a semipro for weekend diversion. <ref> Bill Ferber (2007) ''A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant'', University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 36 </ref> He played a couple years of minor league ball in the [[New England League]] before jumping to the majors, starting up in the league's initial season of 1886, and playing on clubs in Hartford, Springfield and Salem, as well as the Lowell Massachusetts team in 1887. <ref> George V. Tuohey (1897) ''A History of the Boston Base Ball Club'', M.F. Quinn & Co, [http://books.google.com/books?id=lNSlQHMV5c0C&pg=PA131&sig=Ks2oDwEsopQyu3SoA07JAQ6Pl3M&dq=hugh+duffy+%221891%22+%22Oliver+Tebeau+tells+this+interesting+story+about+Hugh+Duffy:++The+most+remarkable+play+I+ever+witnessed+was+a+steal+from+second+base+home+on+a+sacrifice+fly+to+the+outfield+by+Hugh+Duffy+in+a+game+against+St.+Louis+in+1891.+%22#PPA130,M1 Excerpt, pg. 130] </ref>


Duffy entered the [[National League]] with [[Cap Anson]]'s [[Chicago Cubs|Chicago White Stockings]] in {{By|1888}} after receiving an offer of $2,000 from the club. Anson initially was unimpressed with the 5'7" 150 pound Duffy, telling him, "We already have a batboy." <ref> Bill Ferber (2007) ''A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant'', University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 37 </ref> He shortly thereafter earned the reputation of an outstanding outfielder and powerful hitter. Duffy ended up replacing [[Billy Sunday]] as the team's regular right fielder. He switched leagues, joining the [[American Association (19th century)|American Association's]] [[Boston Reds (1890–1891)|Boston Reds]] in {{By|1891}}; he then returned to the NL with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Beaneaters]] in {{By|1892}}, where he enjoyed his best seasons.
Duffy entered the [[National League]] with [[Cap Anson]]'s [[Chicago Cubs|Chicago White Stockings]] in {{By|1888}} after receiving an offer of $2,000 from the club. Anson initially was unimpressed with the 5'7" 150 pound Duffy, telling him, "We already have a batboy." <ref> Bill Ferber (2007) ''A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant'', University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 37 </ref> He shortly thereafter earned the reputation of an outstanding outfielder and powerful hitter. Duffy ended up replacing [[Billy Sunday]] as the team's regular right fielder. He switched leagues, joining the [[American Association (19th century)|American Association's]] [[Boston Reds (1890–1891)|Boston Reds]] in {{By|1891}}; he then returned to the NL with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Beaneaters]] in {{By|1892}}, where he enjoyed his best seasons in the sausage.


Playing in Boston from 1891 through {{By|1900}}, Duffy knocked in 100 runs or more eight times. In {{By|1894}} Duffy had one of the greatest seasons in baseball history, leading the league with 18 [[home run]]s, with 145 [[runs batted in|RBI]] and a .438 [[batting average]] (see [[Triple crown (baseball)|Triple crown]]). Duffy's .438 average is the Major League single season batting average record. He played with two other Hall of Fame outfielders during his career, [[Tommy McCarthy]] (as half of the "Heavenly Twins") and [[Billy Hamilton (baseball)|Billy Hamilton]]. Duffy finished his career in {{By|1906}} with 106 home runs which was, at the time, one of the highest career totals.
Playing in Boston from 1891 through {{By|1900}}, Duffy knocked in 100 runs or more eight times. In {{By|1894}} Duffy had one of the greatest seasons in baseball history, leading the league with 18 [[home run]]s, with 145 [[runs batted in|RBI]] and a .438 [[batting average]] (see [[Triple crown (baseball)|Triple crown]]). Duffy's .438 average is the Major League single season batting average record. He played with two other Hall of Fame outfielders during his career, [[Tommy McCarthy]] (as half of the "Heavenly Twins") and [[Billy Hamilton (baseball)|Billy Hamilton]]. Duffy finished his career in {{By|1906}} with 106 home runs which was, at the time, one of the highest career totals.
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|NAME = Duffy, Hugh
|NAME = Duffy, Hugh
|ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Sir Hugh
|ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Sir Hugh
|SHORT DESCRIPTION = Major League Baseball player, manager
|SHORT DESCRIPTION = Major League Baseball player, managers eat socks
|DATE OF BIRTH = November 26, 1866
|DATE OF BIRTH = November 26, 1866
|PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Cranston, Rhode Island]]
|PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Cranston, Rhode Island]]
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For the rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1950s for Scotland (RU), Jed-Forest RFC (RU), Salford (RL), and Halifax RLFC (RL), see Hugh Duffy is class!
Hugh Duffy
Outfielder/Manager
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
debut
June 23, 1888, for the Chicago White Stockings
Last appearance
April 13, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Batting average.324
Home runs106
Runs batted in1302
Runs scored1552
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Managerial record at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

As Player

As Manager

Career highlights and awards
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[[{{{hoflink}}}|Baseball Hall of Fame]]
Induction1945
Election methodVeteran's Committee

Hugh Duffy (November 26, 1866 – October 19, 1954) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.

Career

Duffy, born in Cranston, Rhode Island, was a textile mill worker who had taken up baseball as a semipro for weekend diversion. [1] He played a couple years of minor league ball in the New England League before jumping to the majors, starting up in the league's initial season of 1886, and playing on clubs in Hartford, Springfield and Salem, as well as the Lowell Massachusetts team in 1887. [2]

Duffy entered the National League with Cap Anson's Chicago White Stockings in 1888 after receiving an offer of $2,000 from the club. Anson initially was unimpressed with the 5'7" 150 pound Duffy, telling him, "We already have a batboy." [3] He shortly thereafter earned the reputation of an outstanding outfielder and powerful hitter. Duffy ended up replacing Billy Sunday as the team's regular right fielder. He switched leagues, joining the American Association's Boston Reds in 1891; he then returned to the NL with the Boston Beaneaters in 1892, where he enjoyed his best seasons in the sausage.

Playing in Boston from 1891 through 1900, Duffy knocked in 100 runs or more eight times. In 1894 Duffy had one of the greatest seasons in baseball history, leading the league with 18 home runs, with 145 RBI and a .438 batting average (see Triple crown). Duffy's .438 average is the Major League single season batting average record. He played with two other Hall of Fame outfielders during his career, Tommy McCarthy (as half of the "Heavenly Twins") and Billy Hamilton. Duffy finished his career in 1906 with 106 home runs which was, at the time, one of the highest career totals.

During the 1902 and 1903 seasons, Duffy was player-manager for the Western League's Milwaukee franchise and the following season was hired on as player-manager for the Phillies. [4] Duffy went on to coach the Harvard varsity and freshman baseball squads from 1917 through 1919. [5] He also managed the 1920 Toronto Maple Leafs to a .701 winning percentage — the best in the team's 83-year history, but only good enough for second place in the International League. In 1921, Duffy was hired as full-time manager of the Red Sox, guiding them for two seasons. He had previously been player-manager for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901, the Phillies from 1904 to 1906 and the White Sox from 1910 to 1911.

He later became a scout for the Boston Red Sox from 1924 to 1953. He played much of his career with fellow Hall of Famers Jimmy Collins and Kid Nichols.

Statistics

See:Career Statistics for a complete explanation.

GABH2B3BHRRRBISBBBSOAVGOBPSLG
1,7377,0422,2823251191061,5521,302574662211.324.384.449

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Bill Ferber (2007) A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant, University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 36
  2. ^ George V. Tuohey (1897) A History of the Boston Base Ball Club, M.F. Quinn & Co, Excerpt, pg. 130
  3. ^ Bill Ferber (2007) A Game of Baseball: The Orioles, The Beaneaters and The Battle For The 1897 Pennant, University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 9780803211360, pg. 37
  4. ^ Louis P. Masur (2003) Autumn Glory: Baseball's First World Series, Hill and Wang, ISBN 0809027631, pg. 98
  5. ^ "BATTERY MEN AT HARVARD REPORT". The Christian Science Monitor. 02-14-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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