Neal Ball
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Cornelius "Neal" Ball was an American professional baseball player for seven seasons in Major League Baseball. Although his primary position was shortstop, Ball played at second base, third base, and
Ball at an old-timers' game in 1921
Ball on a 1909 baseball card
Amby McConnell
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Ambrose Moses McConnell was an American baseball second baseman who played four seasons in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Midget" due to his 5 feet 5 inches stature, he played for the Boston Red So
Neal Ball
…play in the MLB on July 19, 1909, doing so against the Boston Red Sox at League Park. In the second inning of the game, Ball, playing shortstop, caught Amby McConnell's line drive, stepped on second base to retire Heinie Wagner, and then tagged Jake Stahl as he was advancing towards second. Because the play was…
McConnell's 1911 baseball card