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John Joseph McGraw (April 7, 1873 – February 25, 1934) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player and manager who was for almost thirty years manager of the New York Giants. He was also the third baseman of the pennant-winning 1890s Baltimore Orioles teams, noted for their innovative, aggressive play.
Born: April 7, 1873 in Truxton, NY. Died: February 25, 1934 in New Rochelle, NY. Buried: New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. School: Debut: August 26, 1891 (Age 18-141d, 1,641st in major league history) Last Game: (Age 34-072d) 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 1937.
McGraw collected a total of 10 National League pennants and three Fall Classics wins mixing brilliant strategy with tempestuous emotion. He was the first manager to win four consecutive pennants in either league (1921-24), and set a then-major league record with 131 ejections.
Apr 3, 2024 · John McGraw (born April 7, 1873, Truxton, New York, U.S.—died February 25, 1934, New Rochelle, New York) was an American professional baseball player and manager who led the New York Giants to 10 National League championships. During the 1890s McGraw was a star infielder for the Baltimore National League club.
John McGraw. Position: Manager. Born: April 7, 1873 in Truxton, NY. Died: February 25, 1934 in New Rochelle, NY. School: St. Bonaventure University (St. Bonaventure, NY) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 1937. (Voted by Centennial Committee) Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939. Full Name: John Joseph McGraw.
Jan 4, 2012 · John McGraw was perhaps the National League’s most influential figure in the Deadball Era. From 1902 to 1932 he led the New York Giants to 10 National League pennants, three World Series championships, and 21 first- or second-place finishes in 29 full seasons at their helm.
John McGraw was born on Monday, April 7, 1873, in Truxton, New York. McGraw was 18 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 26, 1891, with the Baltimore Orioles. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items ...
By 1902, however, McGraw and Johnson were at war, with McGraw frequently employing his “contemptible methods” and Johnson repeatedly reprimanding him. Finally, in July, Johnson suspended McGraw for the remainder of the season. This was all McGraw needed. He jumped to the National League.
Facts. Also Known As. Little Napoleon • John Joseph McGraw. Born. April 7, 1873 • New York. Died. February 25, 1934 (aged 60) • New Rochelle • New York. Awards And Honors. Baseball Hall of Fame (1937) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1937.
Apr 14, 2024 · John McGraw was a Hall of Fame manager who also had a tremendous playing career. He broke in with the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association (which was a major league at the time) in 1891 . As an 18-year-old rookie, he hit .270, in a league where the league average was .255.
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