• Card series: Beginnings: 1880's
• City: Washington, D.C.
• Team: Nationals
• League: National League

John A. Farrell (1857-1914). Known as Moose, Farrell played 2nd base for 5 teams over 11 seasons. Jack also served as player/manager for the 1881 Providence Grays and achieved a 24-27 record before quitting as the captain. A light hitter, Jack’s defense was excellent and he either led or finished near the lead in many defensive categories for second basemen throughout his career.

• Led NL in assists with 365 in 1883
• Led NL in assists for 2B twice: 1881 & 1883
• Led NL in double plays for 2B in 1883
• Led NL in FLDG% for 2B in 1883 with .924
• Ranks 26th all-time in range factor at 2B

• Farrell’s uniform color on this card was changed in April, 2017 from black to blue to reflect recent reliable research by Craig Brown & friends at Threads of Our Game. Six cards had been previously released featuring a black uniform.