Friday, March 11, 2011

Finally, a Fielder Jones

So, I named this blog after a favorite deadball player named Fielder Jones. He patrolled the outfield for the Chicago White Sox for a large part of his career. During his stay in Chicago, he also managed the Sox to a World Series win in 1906. The reason I admire Fielder Jones is he won with a team that hit a combined .230.
He was a driven man, appearing in photos with his arms crossed or fists resting on hips ready. He jumped to the Federal League, but could not find success with the St. Louis Terriers, and promptly quit the majors.

I just recently acquired my favorite of his two T206 cards. He has a stern look, possibly leering at a player after a blundered play, ready to chew him out.

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