Named the Phillies' player-manager in 1910, he suffered a broken ankle that season and a broken leg in 1911, ending his days as a regular. He shepherded the Phillies to second place in 1913. A fine singer, he performed with the Dumont Minstrels in Philadelphia. It will be a few years before detachable guards are adopted by all catchers. The incident is not made public until 16 years later.
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