Ray Schalk, catcher for the Chicago White Sox from 1912 through 1928. He also played one year for the New York Giants in 1929. Shalk was known for his handling of picthers and his outstanding defensive ability; he was considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era.

Baseball HP 1025: Ray Schalk

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Norm Cash was a left-handed power hitting first basemen for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers in a career that lasted from 1958 until 1974

Baseball HP 1228: Norm Cash

Tony Cuccinello was a right handed hitting second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Bees, New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chicago White Sox from 1930 through 1945. He went on to coach for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers.

Baseball HP 1227: Tony Cuccinello

Stuffy McInnis was a right handed first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1909 through 1927. He also managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 1927.

Baseball HP 1226: Stuffy McInnis

Hank Sauer was a right-handed power hitter for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and the New York and San Francisco Giants in a career that lasted from 1941 until 1959.

Baseball HP 1225: Hank Sauer

Bob Meusel was a right-handed outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1920 through 1929 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1930.

Baseball HP 1025: Ray Schalk

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