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Adrian Constantine Anson (April 17, 1852 – April 14, 1922), nicknamed "Cap" (for "Captain") and "Pop", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman. Including his time in the National Association (NA), he played a record 27 consecutive seasons. [1]
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About Cap Anson. He never played a game in baseball’s “modern” era. But Adrian Constantine “Cap” Anson was one of the great modernizers of the game, bringing strategy and leadership to the National Pastime.
Adrian Constantine Anson (17 de abril de 1852 – 14 de abril de 1922) foi um jogador americano profissional de beisebol, atuando como primeira base na Major League Baseball (MLB). Somando o tempo que jogou na National Association (NA), ele participou de 27 temporadas consecutivas (um recorde na época). [ 1]
A first baseman and manager, Anson was known for his hitting ability, leadership, and competitive spirit. Over his career, he compiled a batting average of .334 and collected over 3,000 hits, becoming the first player to reach that milestone.
Cap Anson, baseball’s first superstar, was the dominant on-field figure of nineteenth-century baseball. He was a small-town boy from Iowa who earned his fame as the playing manager of the fabled Chicago White Stockings, the National League team now known as the Cubs.
Cap Anson was an American baseball player and manager who played professionally for 27 years and was still in his team’s regular lineup at the age of 45. He batted .300 or better for 23 seasons and was the most famous player of the 19th century.
