Fred Merkle

Carl Frederick Rudolf (known as Fred Merkle) (December 20, 1888 – March 2, 1956) was born in Watertown, Wisconsin. His professional career ran from 1907 through 1926, placing him squarely in the deadball era, and he is most closely identified with the New York Giants of the NL. After his major-league days ended in 1926, he continued in professional ball through 1927. He was listed at 6'1" and 190 pounds. He batted and threw right-handed. For collectors, his most recognized appearance is in the 1909 T204 Ramly cigarette set. His documented card checklist includes E125 American Caramel Die Cuts, E254 Colgan's Chips, E95 Philadelphia Caramel, and T204 Ramly. He died on March 2, 1956 in Daytona Beach, Florida and was interred at Daytona Memorial Park in Daytona Beach, Florida (Section G - Lot 14 - Space 8).