Appearances
Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cap Anson born?
Cap Anson was born on April 17, 1852.
Where was Cap Anson born?
Cap Anson was born in Marshalltown, IA.
How tall was Cap Anson?
Cap Anson was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Cap Anson weigh when playing?
Cap Anson weighed 227 lbs (102 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Cap Anson play?
Cap Anson played 27 seasons.
Is Cap Anson in the Hall of Fame?
Cap Anson was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1939.
What position did Cap Anson play?
Cap Anson was a First Baseman, Third Baseman and Catcher.
How many hits did Cap Anson have?
Cap Anson had 3,435 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Cap Anson have?
Cap Anson had 97 home runs over his career.
What was Cap Anson's average?
Cap Anson had a .334 average over his career.
How many teams has Cap Anson played for?
Cap Anson played for 5 teams; the Rockford Forest Citys, Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Stockings, Chicago and Chicago Colts.
How many World Series has Cap Anson won?
Cap Anson never won a World Series.
When did Cap Anson retire?
Cap Anson last played in 1897.
What are Cap Anson's nicknames?
Cap, Pop, The Marshalltown Infant are nicknames for Cap Anson.
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