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George Gibson

Catcher
  • Series: Pilgrims
  • City: Pittsburgh
  • Team: Pirates
  • League: National League
  • Hall: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

George C. Gibson (1880-1967) was the epitome of the defensive, canny catcher. Despite the punishment at this position, Gibson shattered the MLB mark in ’09 for consecutive games caught. He lasted 21 years, helped the Pirates beat the Cobb-led Tigers in ’09. Stayed in baseball as one of the 1st Canadian managers with Pittsburgh and the Cubs.

  • From 1908-10, Gibson averaged 144 games caught, unheard of in that era
  • Led NL in fielding % three times
  • Elected to Canadian BB Hall of Fame: 1987

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T201 Mecca Canvas: George Gibson

Arthur Irwin

Shortstop
  • Series: Pioneer Portraits II: 1875-1899
  • City: Philadelphia
  • Team: Quakers
  • League: National League
  • Hall: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Portraits of Arthur Irwin are rare. This is simply a case of having struggled to make a card out of a particularly difficult image, only to find a better image later. This card is now an outtake and has been replaced by another.

  • This card was created and issued five times. It has now been retired.
  • You can find the replacement card here

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