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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Infield Fly Rule

Tommy McCarthy, selected to be a member of Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1946, is credited with establishing baseball’s Infield Fly Rule. When there are fewer than two outs and with base runners on first and second McCarthy would purposely … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Hit and Run

The “hit and run” play originated in major league baseball back in the late 19th century.  It is officially credited to a couple of players who played for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890s. Tommy McCarthy and Hugh Duffy also … Continue reading

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