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Originally Posted by trdcrdkid
Jimmy -- I assume you're talking about Bill Bergen with the batting average. That card was also one of the early T206s in my collection. Bergen was considered one of the best defensive catchers of his day, as was his brother Marty, who tragically killed his wife and kids before committing suicide in 1900.
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Yeah, Bergen. The best defensive catcher at the time. And yes, his brother was also a mlb catcher. He died in 1900.. ...yes, that was what I'm was talking about.
Stories about the players. Incredibe stories.