George Wright Stats & Facts
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George Wright Stats & Facts

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  George Wright Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman Bats: Right  ‱  Throws: Right 5-9, 150lb (175cm, 68kg) Born: January 28, 1847 in New York, NY us Died: August 21, 1937  in Boston, MA Buried: Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, MA Debut: May 5, 1871 (19th in major league history) Last Game: October 2, 1882 Hall of Fame: Inducted as Pioneer/Executive in 1937. (Voted by Centennial Committee) Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939. View George Wright’s


In the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score two runs on an unusual play to beat the Rangers, 6-5, thanks to George Wright’s errant throw. The right fielder throws the ball away fielding Marty Barrett’s double, after becoming confused when two Boston baserunners, both who will score on the error, slide into second at the same time, the batter and Steve Lyons from third base.

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In the bottom of the tenth inning at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score two runs on an unusual play to beat the Rangers, 6-5, thanks to George Wright’s errant throw. The right fielder throws the ball away fielding Marty Barrett’s double, after becoming confused when two Boston baserunners, both who will score on the error, slide into second at the same time, the batter and Steve Lyons from third base.

Five of baseball’s pioneers are added to the Hall of Fame: Connie Mack‚ John McGraw‚ Morgan G. Bulkeley‚ Ban Johnson‚ and George Wright.

Five of baseball’s pioneers are added to the Hall of Fame: Connie Mack‚ John McGraw‚ Morgan G. Bulkeley‚ Ban Johnson‚ and George Wright.

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Five of baseball’s pioneers are added to the Hall of Fame: Connie Mack‚ John McGraw‚ Morgan G. Bulkeley‚ Ban Johnson‚ and George Wright.

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Baseball Writers Association of America elects second baseman Napoleon Lajoie, outfielder Tris Speaker and pitcher Cy Young to the Cooperstown shrine

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    On January 19, 1937, in their second annual Hall of Fame election, the Baseball Writers Association of America elects second baseman Napoleon Lajoie, outfielder Tris Speaker and pitcher Cy Young to the Cooperstown shrine. The trio will be honored at the Hall’s first induction ceremony in 1939 joining, last year’s inaugural selection of


In the New York Evening Journal‚ 80s player-manager Sam Crane picks his all-time list

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In the New York Evening Journal‚ 80s player-manager Sam Crane picks his all-time list‚ in response to a list that Charles Comiskey compiled. Crane graciously faults Comiskey for not including himself‚ as well as for not going back far enough. He lists 20 in chronological order: G. Wright‚ Ross Barnes‚ C. Anson‚ M. Kelly‚ C. Radbourne F. Dunlap‚ B. Ewing‚ J. Ward‚ C. Comiskey‚ B. Lange‚ J. McGraw‚ L. Lajoie‚ F. Clarke‚ H. Wagner‚ W. Keeler‚ J. Collins‚ C. Mathewson‚ H. Chase‚ T. Cobb‚ and E. Collins.

George Wright signs a contract to play for the Boston Red Caps after sitting out the 1880 season

George Wright signs a contract to play for the Boston Red Caps after sitting out the 1880 season

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February 22 – George Wright signs a contract to play for the Boston Red Caps after sitting out the 1880 season. Wright will only play part-time in order to devote more time to his sporting goods business.

The Chicago Tribune states that the Bostons will disband at the end of the season‚ with the Wrights going to Cincinnati

The Chicago Tribune states that the Bostons will disband at the end of the season‚ with the Wrights going to Cincinnati

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The Chicago Tribune states that the Bostons will disband at the end of the season‚ with the Wrights going to Cincinnati to form a club there. The Chicago White Stockings 9 for 1876 will include Al Spalding‚ James “Deacon” White‚ Ross Barnes‚ and Cal McVey of Boston. Harry Wright‚ having lunch at Taunton‚ where the Bostons are playing‚ is told by McVey he isn’t going to play in Boston next year. Wright thinks McVey is joking until he finds out after lunch that 4 players are going to Chicago.

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Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Stockings at the South End Grounds

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Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Stockings at the South End Grounds 1875. Standing, left to right: George Hall. Athletics, George Bechtel, Athletics, William Craven, Athletics, Adrian “Baby” Anson, Athletics, Ezra Sutton, Athletics, John E. Clapp, Athletics, Jim White, Red Stockings, Al Spalding, Red Stockings, George Wright, Red Stockings, Cal McVey, Red Stockings, Harry Wright, Red Stockings
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The Boston Reds visit the Union Grounds in Brooklyn to play the Mutuals in a game that goes to 12 innings before Boston wins 6-5. George Wright scores for the Reds on a hit by Ross Barnes.

The Boston Reds visit the Union Grounds in Brooklyn to play the Mutuals in a game that goes to 12 innings before Boston wins 6-5. George Wright scores for the Reds on a hit by Ross Barnes.

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The Boston Reds visit the Union Grounds in Brooklyn to play the Mutuals in a game that goes to 12 innings before Boston wins 6-5. George Wright scores for the Reds on a hit by Ross Barnes.