• Card series: Pioneer Portraits II: 1875-1899
• City: Detroit
• Team: Wolverines
• League: National League

Charles Wesley Bennett (1854-1927). A catcher for 4 teams over 15 seasons, Bennett was an above average hitter and one of the best defensive catchers of the 19th century. He lead the NL in FLDG % 7 times and is credited with inventing the chest protector. Bennett played all 7 seasons of the Detroit Wolverines existence and the Detroit Tigers’ 1st ballpark was named for him: Bennett Park.

• Won 2 World Series: ’87 & ’92
• Lost both legs when he slipped & fell under a train