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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1945, Player
Born: June 11, 1879, in Toledo, Ohio
Died: December 4, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio
ML Debut: 8/27/1897
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: Washington Senators (1897), Chicago Orphans
(1900), Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902), New York Giants (1902-1908),
St. Louis Cardinals (1909-1912), Chicago Cubs (1913-1915)
Managed: St. Louis Cardinals (1909-1912), Chicago Cubs (1915)
Post-Season: 1905 World Series
Bio
One of the most versatile players in the early 20th century, Roger
Bresnahan played all nine positions for a variety of teams during
his 17-year career. It was his skillful defensive play and his
leadership skills in the dugout, however, that led John McGraw and
Branch Rickey to describe him as among the best catchers they had
ever seen. Bresnahan was also an innovator, introducing early shin
guard equipment and experimenting with a protective helmet. “The
Duke of Tralee” was the first catcher to be inducted into the Hall
of Fame.
Quote
"Roger is a fighter; he was a fighter when a pupil of McGraw's
and he has instilled this fighting spirit into his team."
— Fred Lieb, Baseball Magazine 1911
Did You Know... that Roger Bresnahan began his major
league career as a pitcher, tossing a six-hit shutout in his big
league debut, August 27, 1897?
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