Jim O'Rourke
The first man to get a hit in a National League game, Jim O'Rourke was one of the best, if not the best player, in the 1870s. He hit .300 or better 13 times, and was frequently among league leaders in almost every offensive category. he played well into his 40s, and remained active as president of two different minor leagues, and as a minor league manager. The hard-hititng left fielder was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1945, decades after his death.
Played For
Middletown Mansfields, National Association (1872)
Boston Red Stockings, National Association (1873-1875)
Boston Braves (1876-1878)
Providence Grays (1879)
Boston Braves (1880)
Buffalo Bisons (1881-1884)
New York Giants (1885-1892)
Washington Senators (1893)
New York Giants (1904)
Managed
Buffalo Bisons (1881-1884)
Washington Senators (1893)
Born
James Henry O'Rourke was born on September 1, 1850, in Bridgeport, CT.
Died
January 8, 1919, Bridgeport, CT
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: NY1
Major League Debut
April 26, 1872
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Nicknames
Orator Jim
Post-Season Appearances
1888 World Series
1889 World Series
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