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Arthur Brown Bradsher (January 17, 1893 in Roxboro, N.C. – January 21, 1951) was a left-handed, college pitcher for Trinity College, now [Duke University]]. He was most notable known for the 586 strikeouts, 15 shutouts, and five no-hitters, he achieved during his college career between 1904 and 1905.
Arthur Bradsher
 | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 17, 1893 Roxboro, North Carolia | |
| Died: January 21, 1951 (aged 58) Beaufort, North Carolina | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| debut | |
| Trinity College | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1904-1905 | |
| Career statistics | |
| Strike Outs | 586 |
| Shut Outs | 15 |
| No Hitters | 5 |
College Career
Arthur Bradsher was picked as the top baseball player in the South, in both the 1904 and 1905 seasons, and was acclaimed by John Heisman as the best player in the South in each of his final two college baseball seasons. After beginning the 1904 season pitching two no-hitters and on his way to a third, before taking himself out with a cut finger against Guilford College. Heisman nicknamed Bradsher, the “King of the Southern Diamond.”[1]
In 1904, he led Trinity to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship. Bradsher won 13 games and lost only one while recording a 0.73 ERA. He threw with pinpoint control. The four walks in 129 innings and in fourteen complete games is a record that still stands 113 years later. Arthur Bradsher lettered five times at Trinity/Duke.[2]
Seven times he went to the mound and pitched no-hit ball. Five of those appearances were complete games. A sixth was his only college game in relief where he pitched six perfect innings and struck out twelve batters. After starting the 1904 season with two no-hitters, he held Guilford College hit-less for seven innings before having to remove himself from the game with a hand injury. Arthur Bradsher Struck out 15 batters on 10 occasions.
In 1905 , Arthur Bradsher pitched against Mercer. He missed a perfect game by a miscue by his shortstop in the second inning of his no-hit, no walk, no-hit, ten inning performance. His twenty-two strikeout performance was a record that stood until 1965.[3]
In 1905 John Heisman chose Bradsher as his premier player for his 1905 all-southern team. On choosing Bradsher as the Captain of his 1905 team, John Heisman was quoted in the Atlanta Constitution: “Easily the name that shines clearest and brightest in this array of exceptional talent is that of Bradsher. This young man is beyond all questioning the most prominent player of the season. With most extraordinary ability as pitcher, he combines the advantages of being a good batter and base runner. Add to these a sunny disposition, a firm determination and words of endurance and you understand why he has been able to place himself head and shoulders above all other pitchers of the year. And, I would have him captain of my team. He has the bearing of a gentleman, the forbearance of a true sportsman, and the ideal temperament of the fighting athlete, ever determined, never dismayed, always strong with a persistent smile to help out. As a captain, he would be a credit and ornament to any team.”[4]
College Records
According to the 2018 Duke University Baseball Media Guide, Bradsher holds 11 single season Duke pitching records: Most strikeouts in a single season (171), most wins in a single season (13), most innings pitched in a season (134), most games started (14), most complete games in a season (14), least hits given up per 9 innings (2.34), least walks per 9 innings (0.29), strikeout to walk ratio (42.75), whip (0.410), shuBold texttouts (5), and lowest ERA (0.0746). He holds nine career pitching records: Career games started (58), career wins (42), complete games (53), innings pitched (513), fewest hits per 9 innings (4.28), most career strikeouts (586), most career shutouts (15), most years lettered in a single sport (5) and most years serving as a team captain (3).[5]
Other College
In 1903, Bradsher was the principal founder of the Tombs, one of the strongest organizations on the Trinity/Duke campus from 1903-1942.[6] Its purpose was to promote Varsity and intramural athletics and to improve ream sportsmanship and school spirit. Another objective was to firmly cement relations between Trinity and other schools in the field of sports. The Tombs morphed into the Varsity Club in 1905. It combined the strengths from both organizations. Bradsher returned to the campus often to council the Tombs organization. [7]
Post College Career
Arthur Bradsher graduated Cum Laude for his years 1901-1904 at Trinity College. He received his Masters degree in 1905. His thesis was entitle, "Growing tobacco in the State of North Carolina."
After graduation from Trinity College, it was reported by Ted Mann, the publicist for Duke University, that Bradsher turned down an offer to play professional baseball in the amount of $10,000. That would have been the highest price ever offered a player coming out of college.[8] Instead he accepted a job in the tobacco industry, with Imperial Tobacco.
In 1945, Arthur retired from his position as Vice President, at Imperial Tobacco, to his 100 acre farm on the Neuse River near New Bern, North Carolina. [9]
Legacy
Arthur Bradsher has added to the 2018 ballot for the Duke University Hall of Fame. [10]
References
- ^ The Durham Sun Durham N.C. May 11, 1904-page4.
- ^ Duke University Baseball Media Guide 2017.
- ^ The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Ga. April 8, 1905-page 9.
- ^ Newspapers.com: The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Ga. June 4, 1905-page.
- ^ ″Duke University Baseball Media Guide 2018.″
- ^ Durham Morning Herald, Durham, N.C. April 7, 1922-page 9
- ^ "Arthur Bradsher, '04, Great Trinity Pitcher, Dies". Duke University Alumni Register. Durham, N.C. February 1951. p. 43.
- ^ The Daily Times-News Burlington, N.C. Jan. 31, 1951-page 6.
- ^ Duke University Alumni Register. Durham, N.C. February 1951. p. 43.
- ^ Duke University Hall of Fame Committee Art Chase
"I Remember": Recollections and Reminiscences of Alma Mater