• Card series: Pioneer Portraits II: 1875-1899
• City: Chicago
• Team: White Stockings
• League: National League

Abner Dalrymple (1857-1939) was one of the most prolific hitters of the fledgling NL. He was the leadoff batter for 8 straight years (with 5 pennants) for the Chicago White Stockings, contributing to a team home run record in 1884 that stood until eclipsed by the ’27 Bronx Bombers. He hit over .300 six times.

• Still shares a record for 4 doubles in 4 at-bats, July 3, 1883
• A.G. Spalding paid $2500 (!) to get Dalrymple from the Milwaukee Grays in 1878
• Dalrymple earned that confidence, winning the NL batting title in his rookie year
• In 1881 became first ever batter to be intentionally walked with bases loaded