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Jan 7, 2011 · Position: First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-2 , 215lb (188cm, 97kg) Born: January 7, 1913 in Demorest, GA. Died: June 2, 1993 in Demorest, GA. Buried: Yonah View Memorial Gardens, Demorest, GA. School: Debut: (Age 23-100d, 7,983rd in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- January 7, 1913
Johnny Mize. John Robert Mize (January 7, 1913 – June 2, 1993), nicknamed " Big Jawn " and " the Big Cat ", was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons between 1936 and 1953, losing three seasons to military service during World War II.
Find comprehensive stats and biographical data of Johnny Mize, a Hall of Fame first baseman who played for the Cardinals, Giants and Yankees from 1936 to 1953. See his career totals, awards, videos, cards and more.
Learn about Johnny Mize, a slugging first baseman who played for the Cardinals, Giants and Yankees from 1936 to 1953. He led the NL in home runs four times, batting average twice and RBI three times, and won five World Series titles.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Johnny Mize, a Hall of Fame first baseman who hit 50 home runs in 1947 with few strikeouts. Find out how he started playing baseball, how he got his nickname, and what teams he played for.
Johnny Mize Bio. Fullname: John Robert Mize; Nickname: The Big Cat; Born: 1/07/1913 in Demorest, GA; College: Piedmont College; Debut: 4/16/1936; Hall of Fame: 1981; Died: 6/02/1993
Jun 2, 1993 · Mize, who accomplished that feat in 1947, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on March 11, 1981 – not just for his home-run hitting skill but also for his all-around play at first base. Mize and Rube Foster were elected by the Veterans Committee 34 years ago, and The Big Cat's induction came as no surprise to anyone who followed baseball ...
