Harry Lumley, Brooklyn Superbas Rightfielder, running the bases in game against Chicago Cubs in West Side Grounds located between West Polk ST, South Wolcott St, West Taylor Ave, and South Wood St. 1905 photonegative SDN-050703 Chicago Daily News courtesy of Chicago Historical Society

In the last century - 1900-1999 - there has been only one rookie to lead his league in triples and homers. His name is Harry Lumley... a right-fielder for the 1904 Brooklyn Superbas (Dodgers). A well-known Dead Ball Era power-hitter, he was a 23-year-old rookie when he lined a National League leading 18 triples and 9 home runs. Lumley also finished second to Hall of Famer Honus Wagner in total bases - 247 - and was second in RBIs with 78. Baseball statistics show what a special feat this is... in the major leagues dating back to 1873, there has been just four other players to lead their leagues in triples and homers in the same season. And, two of them accomplished this resounding feat in the same season - 1955. The Four Players: Harry Stovey, Worchester... also accomplished this feat as a rookie. In 1880 he hit 14 triples and 6 home runs. Willie Mays, New York Giants - 1955... playing in his fourth season, his 13 triples and 51 home runs led the NL. Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees - 1955... playing in his fifth season, his 11 triples and 37 home runs led the AL. Jim Rice, Boston Red Sox, 1978... playing in his fifth Season, his 15 triples and 46 home runs led the major Leagues. Note: Willie Mays missed most of the 1952 and all of 1953 proudly serving in the US military during the Korean Conflict. baseballhistorian.com - Archives - Note: Brooklyn's nickname, the Superbas, was short for Super Baseball Players