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unusual facts about Brooklyn Superbas



Cornwall Township, Henry County, Illinois

Joe McGinnity, baseball player (MLB Hall of Fame pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Superbas and New York Giants)

Deacon McGuire

After serving as player-manager of the Toronto franchise in the International League in 1889, he had a one-year stint with the short-lived Rochester Broncos, then joined the Washington Senators, where he would stay for eight years until being traded to the Brooklyn Superbas during the 1899 season; in 1899 and 1900 he was one of the two principal catchers for Brooklyn's NL champions.


see also

Catterson

Tom Catterson (1884–1920), professional baseball player who played outfield from 1908 to 1909 for the Brooklyn Superbas

McCredie

Walt McCredie (1876–1934), professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Superbas in 1903