Jake Beckley

Jacob Peter Beckley (August 4, 1867 - June 25, 1918), nicknamed "Eagle Eye", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century.

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August 4 - 1867 - June 25 - 1918 - Major League Baseball - 20th century

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During a career which spanned from 1888 to 1907, Jake played predominantly at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1888-1889, 1891-1896), New York Giants (1896-1897), Cincinnati Reds (1897-1903) and St. Louis Cardinals (1904-1907). He was a regular run producer, knocking in 1575 runs over his career.

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1888 - 1907 - Pittsburgh Pirates - New York Giants - Cincinnati Reds - St. Louis Cardinals

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After his Major League career ended, Beckley became a player/manager for Kansas City in the American Association in 1908-1909, managed Bartlesville in the Western Association in 1910, and served as an umpire in the Federal League in 1913.

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Kansas City - American Association - Bartlesville - Western Association - Umpire - Federal League

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He was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

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Baseball Hall of Fame - 1971

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