Jimmy Archer

James Patrick Archer (born May 13, 1883 in Dublin, Ireland, died March 29, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI) was a baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1904, 1918), Detroit Tigers (1907), Chicago Cubs (1909-1917), Brooklyn Robins (1918), and the Cincinnati Reds (1918).

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May 13 - 1883 - Dublin, Ireland - March 29 - 1958 - Milwaukee, WI - Baseball - Pittsburgh Pirates - Detroit Tigers - Chicago Cubs - Brooklyn Robins - Cincinnati Reds

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As a catcher, he could remain squatting and still throw out runners attempting to steal second base due to his unique arm strength from an accident that shortened his muscles.

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Catcher - Steal - Second base

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