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Posted By: Scot York
I purchased an N172 Amos Rusie RC after a long search. This card will stay in my collection. Rusie was a first year rookie major leaguer in 1889 for Indianapolis. I've learned the pitching mound was moved back to current day 60ft. because of him. He's from our town and I would like to learn and see more cards, photos etc... Enjoy! |
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Posted By: Scott T
If he hadn't blown his arm out (and been such an orny ol' cuss), there is a distinct possibility that Roger Clemens would have won seven Amos Rusie awards. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
There are so few cards of him- Newsboy, Old Judge, Mayo- and you already start to hit the wall. That's why they are so expensive. |
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Posted By: Phil Garry
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Posted By: Frank Evanov
Fantastic pitcher in the late 19th Century. He won 30 or more games 4 years in a row. He also lost 31 one year!! |
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Posted By: Scot
Scott, I'd like to buy/get a copy of Rusies bio when you're finished. Not much written on him that I've found. Great cards and info all!! Thanks! |
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Posted By: Misunderestimated (Brian H.)
The Hoosier Thunderbolt - The legend is that Rusie's fastball was so frightening (and his control was iffy) that it led to the repositioning of the pitcher's mound further from the plate (where it is today). Big time fastball pitcher -- obviously we will never know if he threw harder than Walter Johnson, Joe Wood, Bob Feller....... Randy Johnson . |
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Posted By: Scot
Brian, |
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Posted By: bill
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Posted By: Ken W.
Damn, I need one of him! One of my last 5 HOF want listers. |
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Posted By: Frank Wakefield
Hey Phil, |
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Posted By: Peter Spaeth
The Giants drafted Mathewson and he played for one of their minor league clubs for a season I believe; and Amos Rusie already had retired by 1900 from arm trouble. Was there a Rule 5 draft way back then, this doesn't sound like a "real" trade to me. |
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Posted By: Phil Garry
Will do, Frank. I am still looking for a Delahanty myself. |
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Posted By: David Smith
Here is the only Rusie I own. |
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Posted By: Scot
Nice cabinet Trevor, one of my favorites as well. |
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Posted By: Frank Evanov
"The Giants drafted Mathewson and he played for one of their minor league clubs for a season I believe; and Amos Rusie already had retired by 1900 from arm trouble. Was there a Rule 5 draft way back then, this doesn't sound like a "real" trade to me." |
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Posted By: RC
Ah..... the plot thickens. Sounds like Scott's book could have a few interesting twists if some of these "behind the scenes" activities are found to be somewhat self-serving. |
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Posted By: Paul
I sure could use some help from the Board on this one. I got this awhile ago from a fellow board member. It's cabinet style, but about the size of a postcard. The back says Amos Rusie in pencil. It was obtained from a scrapbook that had turn of the century Reds items. Our resident photography expert examined it and concluded it was made using a mass-production technique used at the turn of the century. |
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Posted By: Scot
Paul, |
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Posted By: Ken W.
Paul, |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Paul- Rusie played briefly with Cincinnati in 1901. |
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Posted By: Paul
Thanks everyone. |
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