Dick Lundy (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dick Lundy |
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| Shortstop | |||
| Born: July 10, 1898 Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Died: January 5, 1962 (aged 63) Jacksonville, Florida |
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| 1916, for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants | |||
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| 1937, for the Newark Eagles | |||
| Career statistics | |||
| Batting average | .331 | ||
| Hits | 667 | ||
| Home runs | 36 | ||
| Runs batted in | 422 | ||
| Stolen bases | 63 | ||
| Managerial record | 303–259–12 | ||
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Richard Benjamin Lundy (born July 10, 1898 – died January 5, 1962) was a talented American baseball player. He played as a shortstop in the Negro Leagues. Dick Lundy was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He played for many different teams during his long career.
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A Star Player in the Negro Leagues
Dick Lundy was known for his amazing skills on the baseball field. He was a great shortstop, which is a key defensive position. He also had a powerful bat.
Incredible Batting Skills
In 1921, Dick Lundy had an incredible batting average of .484. This means he got a hit almost half the times he batted! He was known for being a great hitter and a smart player.
Leading the Bacharach Giants
From 1925 to 1928, Lundy became the player-manager for the Bacharach Giants team. He led his team to win two championships. These were called the Eastern Colored League pennants, in 1926 and 1927.
The 1926 Championship Series
In the 1926 championship series, the 1926 Colored World Series, Lundy played a huge role. He had six RBIs, which means he helped score six runs. He also scored four runs himself. Plus, he stole six stolen bases. Even with Lundy's great play, the Giants lost the series.
All-Star and "Million Dollar Infield"
Lundy was chosen to play in the East-West All-Star Game once. He played shortstop for the East team. By 1929, he was part of a famous group of players. They were called the "million dollar infield." This group played for the Baltimore Black Sox. It included Lundy, Oliver Marcell, Frank Warfield, and Jud Wilson. Many people compared Lundy's career to that of another great player, Joe Cronin.
Later Career and Legacy
Dick Lundy stayed involved in baseball for about 33 years. He finished his career as a manager for various teams.
Honored by Fellow Players
In 1952, when he was 54 years old, Lundy was recognized by other players. He received votes in a poll by the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper. This poll asked players to name the best Negro Leagues players ever.
A Baseball Hall of Fame Candidate
Dick Lundy passed away at age 63 in Jacksonville. In 2006, he was one of 39 Negro Leagues players considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame. While he didn't get enough votes, his talent was clearly recognized. Baseball writer Bill James ranked Lundy as the third-greatest shortstop in Negro League history. He was placed behind only John Henry Lloyd and Willie Wells.
