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Roger Philip Bresnahan (June 11, 1879 – December 4, 1944), nicknamed "the Duke of Tralee", was an American player and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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- June 11, 1879
Roger Bresnahan was a catcher who played for the Giants, Orioles and Cardinals from 1897 to 1915. He was the first catcher to wear shin guards and a pioneer in the position's defensive techniques.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about Roger Bresnahan, a versatile catcher and manager in the Deadball Era. He played all nine positions, invented shin guards, and led the Cardinals to their first pennant in 1914.
May 8, 2024 · Roger Bresnahan began his major league baseball career in 1897 as an 18-year-old pitcher and ended it in 1915 as a catcher, after famously introducing shin guards for the position. He was so widely admired that the Baseball Hall of Fame awarded him a plaque only six years after it opened.
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- John R. Husman
Roger Bresnahan played all nine positions for a variety of teams during his 17-year career. It was his skillful defensive play and his leadership skills in t...
Biographical Info Full Name: Roger Philip Bresnahan Position: Catcher, Outfield Bats: Right Throws: Right Born: June 11, 1879 Place of Birth: Toledo, OH Debut: August 27, 1897 (18) Last Game: October 3, 1915 (36) Died: December 4, 1944 (65) HOF Induction: 1945 Teams & Awards Teams: Washington Senators, Chicago Orphans, Baltimore Orioles, New ...
