Hubert Benjamin “Dutch” Leonard, also known as Hub Walker was born April 16, 1892 in Birmingham, Ohio,Hubert “Dutch” Leonard was a sterling lefthander in the early days of Red Sox greatness. Although he never achieved a 20-win season, he did throw two no-hitters and holds the major league record for the lowest single-season Earned Run Average of all time.
Brian Jay Downing was born October 9, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. Known for his hard work and hustle, Downing transformed himself, through hard work, weight training (before it was common), and experimentation, from an inconsistent, weak-hitting catcher to a reliable clutch-hitting slugger who set the American League record for consecutive errorless games by an outfielder at 244 games.
Frederick Joseph Patek was born October 9, 1944 in Seguin, Texas. The 5’5″ 148-lb Patek was the smallest major-league player of his time, but he possessed the range and arm to be an outstanding shortstop, three times an All-Star. He was particularly adept at turning double plays. His speed and aggressive baserunning were his primary offensive weapons.
Charles Augustus Nichols, better known as Kid Nichols, was born September 14, 1869 in Madison, Wisconsin. A success from the moment he made his major league debut at age 20 in 1890, Kid Nichols topped the 25-victory mark in each of his first nine seasons, leading the Boston Beaneaters staff, and sparking his club to five National League championships. A durable overhand pitcher with a smooth delivery, he depended on control, a good curve and fastball.
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