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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1963, Player
Born: January 11, 1876, in Bedford, Ohio
Died: January 9, 1971, in Bedford, Ohio
ML Debut: 5/2/1898
Primary Position: Center Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1898-1901),
Philadelphia Athletics (1902), Cleveland Indians (1902-1910)
Bio
Described by longtime Philadelphia writer Francis Richter as "one of
the most promising youngsters the Phillies had ever had," Elmer
Flick replaced the injured Sam Thompson in the Philadelphia outfield
and remained a major leaguer for the next 13 seasons. In four full
years with the Phillies, Flick averaged .345, batting a career best
.378 in 1900. In nine seasons with the Cleveland Naps, the speedster
led the American League in stolen bases twice, triples three times
and earned a batting title in 1905.
Quote
"Flick is going to make the outfielders hustle to hold their
positions. He is the fastest and most promising youngster the
Phillies have ever had."
— veteran Philadelphia scribe, Francis Richter
Did You Know... that following the 1907 season, Elmer
Flick was nearly traded to Detroit for future Hall of Fame
outfielder Ty Cobb, but Cleveland management turned down the deal? |
