Norman A. "Kid" Elberfeld. "The Tabasco Kid". Shortstop for the Washington Senators 1910-1911. 1,235 hits, 10 home runs, and 213 stolen bases in 14 MLB seasons. Fiery temper involved him in numerous ferocious arguments and assaults on umpires. Managed the New York Highlanders in 1908. Debuted with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1898. Had a career OBP of .355 and 7 MLB seasons with at least 500 plate appearances.
Elberfeld, always contentious and controversial, was also an important pawn in the feuding and in-fighting that accompanied the advent of the American League as a rival and equal of the NL. In 1903 he wound up with the New York Highlanders and played well over a stormy seven seasons. But before the 1910 season, he was dealt to Washington and though his play was diminished by the cumulative effects of his hard-playing and hard-living, he lasted long enough to leave us these two cards.
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