1953-55 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards HARRY WRIGHT Boston HOF

SUBJECT: Harry Wright

APPROXIMATE SIZE: 3-1/2"x5-1/4"

ISSUER: Artvue

ORIGINAL or REPRODUCTION: Original vintage item produced in the time period shown

COMMENTS / CONDITION: 1953-55 - Harry Wright baseball card VG or better condition as shown. See scans of actual card offered for condition and further details.

BIO: William Henry Wright was born in 1835 in Sheffield, England and died in 1895 in Atlantic City, NJ. He played major league baseball from 1871 to 1877 as centerfielder and pitcher for the Boston Red Stockings / Reds, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953. Harry Wright was one of baseball's great pioneers. In addition to playing and managing in the National Association and in the National League, he organized the first truly professional baseball team - the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. Wright managed the club, played center field and, according to The Relief Pitcher, also served as the team's "change pitcher" or relief pitcher. He also served as an umpire for a few games in both the National Association (1 game in 1875) and the National League (3 games between 1876 and 1885).

SKU: CL02395

Item: CL02395