Amos Rusie, the Hoosier Thunderbolt, was the hardest-throwing pitcher of the 19th Century. He played most of his career for the New York Giants. After he hit Hughie Jennings in the head with a pitch, Jennings was unconscious for four days. This led baseball to move the pitcher's mound farther away from home plate, from 50 feet to 60 feet, six inches. He is a member of the Hall of Fame.
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