Born: October 18, 1848, in Ware, Massachusetts
Died: May 16, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio

ML Debut: 4/22/1872
Primary Position: Pitcher

Played For: New York Mutuals (1872), Baltimore Lord Baltimores (1873), Philadelphia Whites (1874), Hartford Dark Blues (1875-1876), Cincinnati Reds (1877)

Bio
Often cited as the inventor of the curveball, Candy Cummings' stellar pitching career bridged the eras of amateur and professional baseball. Following standout seasons with the amateur Star Club of Brooklyn, the slightly built Cummings pitched four seasons in the National Association and won 124 games, twice leading the league in shutouts, and once leading in innings pitched. He was the first major leaguer to start, complete and win both games of a doubleheader when he turned the trick on September 9, 1876.

Did You Know... that Candy Cummings was the first president of the first minor league, the International League, in 1877?