Ned Cuthbert was a professional baseball player who had a long and successful career in the sport. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 and began playing baseball in the 1860s. He was a member of the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, the first professional baseball league, from 1871 to 1875. He was also a member of the Philadelphia White Stockings of the National League from 1876 to 1877.

Cuthbert was known for his speed and agility on the field, and he was a great hitter. He was also an excellent fielder, and he was known for his ability to make difficult catches. He was a leader on the field, and he was often the captain of the teams he played for.

Cuthbert was a member of the Philadelphia Athletics team that won the National Association championship in 1872. He was also a member of the Philadelphia White Stockings team that won the National League championship in 1877.

Cuthbert retired from professional baseball in 1884, but he continued to be involved in the sport. He was a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1885 to 1889, and he was a coach for the Phillies from 1890 to 1891. He was also a manager for the Phillies from 1892 to 1893.

Cuthbert was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996. He was recognized for his long and successful career in the sport, and for his contributions to the game. He was a pioneer in the sport, and he helped to shape the game of baseball as we know it today.