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Heinie Beckendorf
On joining the Tigers in 1909 as a backup catcher, The Sporting Life reported: "Beckendorf in particular seems to have the making of a sure big leaguer. While his batting does not promise much, he has learned considerable from Hughey Jennings in this respect. His throwing is sensational, his demeanor behind the bat inspiring and his fleetness of foot considerable in a chap so stockily built." After two years he moved on to the Senators. On a personal note, Heinie married his childhood sweetheart in 1910 with the Detroit Free Press reporting that news of the wedding cast a "pall of gloom ... [f]or be it known that Mr. Beckendorf is there strong with the fair sex, and was much admired of many of Detroit's fairest daughters."
I didn't see a facegen for him in the pack (or at least one with the correct ID
Last edited by LansdowneSt; 09-12-2021 at 03:22 AM.
Reason: explained why no "before" picture
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