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Cuppy and Cy Young provided a one-two punch that kept the Cleveland (NL) Spiders competitive during the mid-1890s. Cuppy was at his best as a rookie in 1892, going 28-13 (2.51). He was a 20-game winner again from 1894 through 1896, compiling a 75-43 record. He led the NL with three shutouts and eight relief wins in 1894. In those days, players who had dark skin were sometimes tagged with racist nicknames; Nig Cuppy may have been one. (AJA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 2, 1901: With Boston leading 5-2 over the Orioles in the 6th inning, the O's score two runs off starter George Cuppy, and he leaves with two runners on base. Reliever Ted Lewis allows the runs to score, and Baltimore goes on to win 7-5. Lewis is charged with the loss under the existing rules.