Tommy McCarthy
|
(b. July 24, 1863 - d. August 5, 1922)
|
Tommy McCarthy made a lasting make on the game when he perfected the fly-ball trap in order to throw out the lead runner of a double play, leading to the infield fly rule. Although he was best known for his defense, in 1893 he hit a robust .361, helping Boston to the NL title. He was a .292 hitter and topped the .300 mark four times. |
|
|
|
|
|
Inducted in 1946
|
|
|
|
1990 Target
Dodgers Tommy McCarthy #499 PSA 8 NM-MT
|
|
|
|
|
|
Click Image to Zoom
|
Click Image to Zoom
|
|
Comments:
I've searched and searched but there' no issue contemporary to McCarthy's
career showing just his face. The 1895 N300 comes the closest with
a photograph from the waste up and Tommy looking off into the distance.
But, there is this 1990 Target Dodgers card. I first found it on
eBay and picked up a copy for $4 inc. S&H from Perry Eaves (dealer
with lots of neat tribute cards) in October, 2002. It was submitted
to PSA and graded NM-MT in January, 2003. In October, 2004 I picked
up a complete set of uncut sheets for $19 inc. S&H with the hopes
of hand cutting the McCarthy to get a MINT/GEM MT grade from PSA.
Unfortunately, I cut the card to short both ways and PSA wouldn't
grade it; deemed the card trimmed (ha, ha - you think). I picked
up another set in May, 2011 for $18.50 inc. S&H but have yet to
attempt to nicely "rip" the McCarthy out. I'm assuming the proper
way is bending at the perforations and tearing; rather than using
scissors. So far this guy has cost me $50! I don't think I'd get
a dollar if I tried to sell it on eBay. |
|
|
Card Details Below: |
|
Year(s): |
1990 |
ACC Set Designation: |
|
Set Name: |
Target Dodgers |
Country: |
United States |
Description: |
|
|