What accomplishments made Elmer Flick, the 1910 Hall of Famer, a legendary baseball player?

Elmer Flick's career batting average was .313, which is still among the top 100 in MLB history.

Flick was a speedy player, stealing 330 bases in his career, a remarkable feat considering the era.

He was an excellent hitter, accumulating 1,752 hits, 268 doubles, and 164 triples in his 12-year career.

Flick was a three-time American League triples champion, leading the league in 1905, 1906, and 1907.

Despite his small stature (5'9" and 168 lbs), Flick was a powerhouse hitter, with a career slugging percentage of .471.

Flick was an excellent fielder, with a .961 fielding percentage in his career, higher than the league average at the time.

He played for three teams in his career: the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Bronchos/Naps.

Flick's career was cut short due to illness, playing only 95 games in his final two seasons (1909-1910).

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963, at the age of 87, making him the oldest living player to be inducted at the time.

Flick played in 1,483 games, a remarkable number considering the era and his health issues.

He was an ambidextrous player, able to throw with both hands, although he primarily threw right-handed.

Flick's career WAR (Wins Above Replacement) was 53.0, a remarkable achievement for a player of his era.

He was known for his unique batting style, using a "cross-handed" grip, which allowed him to hit with power and speed.

Flick was an excellent contact hitter, striking out only 144 times in his 5,107 at-bats, an extremely low rate for the era.

He was part of the first group of players to make the transition from the National League to the American League in 1901.

Flick was a quiet and humble player, rarely seeking attention or publicity, despite his impressive on-field accomplishments.

He played with Hall of Famers like Nap Lajoie and Eddie Collins, forming a formidable trio in the Cleveland lineup.

Flick's career was marked by consistency, playing in at least 130 games in seven consecutive seasons (1902-1908).

He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, often spending his free time hunting and fishing in Ohio.

Flick lived a long life, passing away on January 9, 1971, at the age of 94, making him one of the longest-lived Hall of Famers at the time.