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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1945, Player
Born: November 26, 1866, in Cranston, Rhode Island
Died: October 19, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts
ML Debut: 6/23/1888
Primary Position: Center Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: Chicago White Stockings (1888-1889), Chicago
Pirates (1890), Boston Reds (1891), Boston Beaneaters (1892-1900),
Milwaukee Brewers (1901), Philadelphia Phillies (1904-1906)
Managed: Milwaukee Brewers (1901), Philadelphia Phillies
(1904-1906), Chicago White Sox (1910-1911), Boston Red Sox
(1921-1922)
Bio
A brilliant defensive outfielder for the Boston Beaneaters, Hugh
Duffy also hit the ball with authority, showing remarkable power for
his diminutive stature. He assembled a string of ten straight
.300-plus seasons, and in 1894 he batted .438 while leading the
National League in doubles (50) and home runs (18). Duffy's stellar
all-around play helped Boston to four pennants during his nine-year
tenure with the club.
Quote
"Duffy was a really great center fielder and an outstanding
righthanded hitter. He was a choke hitter, who would rap hits
everywhere with good power."
— Fred Clarke
Did You Know... that on June 18, 1894, Hugh Duffy reached
base safely three times in one inning, a record that has yet to be
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