Hall of Fame

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Frederick Winthrop Thayer
Baseball

Graduation Year

1878

Induction Year

1967

Hall of Fame

Harvard Athletic Achievements

Unique in Harvard’s early athletic history as three-time captain of outstanding teams. A versatile infielder, he played second and third base with equal skill. Renowned as the inventor of the catcher’s mask, first worn in 1877. Also won two football letters.

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