Lewis “Buttercup” Dickerson (Baseball-Reference.com)

Buttercup Dickerson

Lewis “Buttercup” Dickerson was a stocky little outfielder…

Ted Lyons

Ted Lyons is remembered as the “Sunday pitcher” who started…

Mickey Doolin

The prototype good-field, no-hit shortstop, Mickey Doolin was…
Bill Merritt (COURTESY OF MARK PESTANA)

Bill Merritt

Bill Merritt was a backup catcher during the 1890s, appearing…

Sam Jones

Sam Jones was an intimidating pitcher. He was big (6 feet 4…
Dalton Jones (Trading Card Database)

Dalton Jones

In groups of twos and threes at first and then, little by little,…

Dallas Braden

Fans might think it’s a no-brainer to pick Dallas Braden’s…
Bill Freehan (Trading Card DB)

Bill Freehan

Widely regarded as one of the game’s best defensive catchers…
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