Clipping:Hecker's delivery

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Date Thursday, July 29, 1886
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Hecker, who is the most scientific pitcher in the American Association, holds the ball idly in his hand for a moment, then suddenly turns around on one heel, and if a man is on first base he frightens him back to the bag by several lightning motions, when the ball leaves his hand and speeds over the batter’s square. Sometimes Hecker glances significantly at the umpire, then makes a hop, skip, and jump, winding his arm beautifully about his head and throwing the ball swiftly but accurately just where he has signaled the catcher.

Source Chicago Tribune
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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