In October 1910, Drucke was riding the New York City Subway when it derailed at the Fulton Street station, resulting in injuries to his shoulder. Drucke sued the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) for the injury, seeking $25,000 in damages (equivalent to $785,000 in 2022). The IRT had subpoenaed fourteen members of the Giants to testify at trial but the matter was settled in April 1912, with Drucke accepting a payment of $5,000 (equivalent to $152,000 in 2022).
Drucke was the first major leaguer who attended and played at Texas Christian University (TCU).

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