• Card series: Beginnings: 1880's
• City: Detroit
• Team: Wolverines
• League: National League
• Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame

Edward Hugh Hanlon (1857-1937). A fast and skilled center fielder over 13 seasons with 6 different teams, Ned made his mark as a manager over 19 seasons. Hanlon compiled a 1313-1164 managerial record & lead his teams through 7 consecutive seasons with .600+ winning percentages.

• 26th all-time in managerial wins
• Hanlon’s “piratical” signing of Lou Bierbauer in 1891 inspired the name Pittsburgh Pirates
• Won 6 NL pennants, 5 as a manager: 1
• Elected to Hall of Fame: 1996