Roger Bresnahan T205 Tobacco Reprint Baseball Card with Gold Borders

Roger Bresnahan, manager and catcher for the St Louis Nationals was born in Tralee, Ireland, June 14, 1880, He started his baseball career in 1896 with Lima, of the Interstate League. In 1897 and 1898 he was with Washington, in 1899 with Minneapolis, and 1900 with Chicago Nationals. He played with Baltimore in 1901, and went to the New York Giants in 1902, with a reputation as one of the best baseball players in the business. His regular place was behind the bat, but with the New York's he helped fill both infield and outfield, doing well at all positions, and also fattening the score with his heavy hitting. In six years ending 1908 his aggregate batting average was .292. T205 Roger Bresnahan Reprint Baseball Card