How History Created The Cult Of The Catcher

Star 19th Century barehanded catcher Deacon White was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday. White played from 1871-1890, logging 2,067 hits in 1,560 games. He gained fame in the days when catchers wore no gear and the job required a substantial amount of courage.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/12/05/166580526/how-history-created-the-cult-of-the-catcher?ft=1&f=1055

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