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Michael Joseph Donlin (May 30, 1878 – September 24, 1933) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and actor. As a professional baseball player, his major league career spanned from 1899 to 1914 in which he played mainly in the National League for seven teams over 12 seasons.
Mike Donlin. Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 5-9 , 170lb (175cm, 77kg) Born: May 30, 1878 in Peoria, IL. Died: September 24, 1933 in Hollywood, CA. Buried: Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch, NJ. Debut: July 19, 1899 (Age 21-050d, 2,158th in major league history)
- May 30, 1878
Learn about the life and career of Mike Donlin, a flamboyant and colorful player who hit over .300 in the Deadball Era. Read about his achievements, controversies, and legacy in baseball history.
May 26, 2000 · Learn about the life and career of Mike Donlin, one of the first sports entertainment figures of the twentieth century. He played for several teams, battled alcoholism, and became a popular vaudeville star.
Apr 11, 2012 · Learn about Mike Donlin, who played baseball in the early 20th century and became a character actor in Hollywood. Read about his career highlights, controversies, and legacy in this article by Frank Jackson.
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Mike Donlin. Actor: The General. A famous, yet controversial major league baseball player, "Turkey Mike," as Donlin was known because of his unique strut, played on seven teams in a 12-year career, mostly in the National League, from 1899-1914.
Mike Donlin was a brash, colorful, and complicated personality. He was the most popular athlete in New York and was a star on the powerful New York Giants teams of 1905 and 1908. Though haunted by tragedy, including the deaths of both of his parents as a boy, Donlin was a charming, engaging, and kind-hearted man who also had successful careers ...