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 | Top Fielders Honored by National League Monday, October 8th, 1877: In baseball circles, a player who has good range, a good arm, and good hands is a great catch. Clubs strive to be strong in the field, especially "up the middle." Solid defenders can make a difference in the outcome of tight games and tight pennant races. The Gold Glove Awards for 1877 in the National League go to these standout defenders: Pitcher: John Turner (Chicago White Stockings) Catcher: Mike Stanley (St. Louis Brown Stockings) First Baseman: Tom Arsenault (Louisville Grays) Second Baseman: Tom Childers (Chicago White Stockings) Third Baseman: Oscar Williams (Boston Red Caps) Shortstop: Jim Heyman (Hartford Dark Blues) Left Fielder: Tom Ussery (St. Louis Brown Stockings) Center Fielder: Bob Polansky (St. Louis Brown Stockings) Right Fielder: Jim Linhart (Hartford Dark Blues) |
