Shown in his 1884 Brooklyn uniform. Terry played for the semi-pro Bridgeport Rosedales in 1882 and 1883. He received some national press when he pitched a no-hitter against another Bridgeport semi-pro club, leading to his "discovery" by the Dodgers. Terry played in the big leagues for 14 consecutive seasons.
Dick Welteroth
Pitcher.
Dick pitched for the 1947 Bridgeport Bees, which led to his playing for the Washington Senators from 1948 through 1950.
Artie Veltman
Utility player.
With 1934 Pittsburgh Pirates.
Artie spent 1930 and 1932 in a Bridgeport uniform.
Irvin "Kaiser" Wilhelm
Pitcher and Manager.
Shown here with 1910 Dodgers. Kaiser played in the big leagues for 13 years, then managed the Philadelphia Athletics in 1921 and 1922. He Managed the Bridgeport Bears for the 1925 season.
Ed Walsh
Pitcher.
With Chicago White Sox in 1911.
Ed played 14 seasons in the Show. In 1920, he managed the Bridgeport Americans, played in the outfield and even pitched in two games.
Member National Baseball
Hall of Fame.
Guy Zinn
Outfield.
With the Yankees in 1911. Guy spent 5 years in the Majors. In 1917 he covered right field for the Bridgeport Americans.
