Al Mamaux
| Al Mamaux | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 30, 1894 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 31, 1962 (aged 68) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 23, 1913, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 2, 1924, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 76–67 |
| Earned run average | 2.90 |
| Strikeouts | 625 |
| Teams | |
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Albert Leon Mamaux (May 30, 1894 – December 31, 1962) was an American professional baseball player and manager.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]A right-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1913–1924), Mamaux played mainly with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Robins. He led Pittsburgh with 21 wins in 1915 and 1916. During his career, he compiled a 76–67 with a 2.90 ERA. Mamaux played on one National League pennant winner, the Robins, in 1920. He pitched four innings in the 1920 World Series for Brooklyn.
In 1924, he starred in the George M. Cohan musical, "Mary," at the Academy of Music. Mamaux's wife was also a member of the cast.[3]
From 1926 to 1933, Mamaux pitched for the Newark Bears of the International League. During the 1930 season, he replaced Tris Speaker as team manager, and in 1932 led the Bears to the league title. The 1932 team, which featured 15 former and future New York Yankees, had a record of 109–59 and is regarded as one of the best minor league teams in history. Mamaux also coached the Albany Senators from 1935 to 1936 and the Seton Hall Pirates baseball team from 1937 to 1942.
Mamaux, who was born in Pittsburgh, attended Duquesne University. He died in Santa Monica, California.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mamaux to Face Browns in Game at Hub Tonight," in "Sport News and Gossip." Franklin, Pennsylvania: The News-Herald, August 30, 1917, p. 3 (subscription required).
- ^ "Al Mamaux to Twirl for Red Tops To-Night [sic]". Springfield, Massachusetts: The Springfield Daily Republican, July 31, 1918, p. 8 (subscription required).
- ^ "Present Musical Comedy." Brooklyn, New York: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 22, 1924, p. 12 (subscription required).
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1894 births
- 1962 deaths
- Albany Senators players
- Baseball players from Pittsburgh
- Brooklyn Robins players
- Duquesne Dukes baseball players
- Huntington Blue Sox players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Minor league baseball managers
- Newark Bears (International League) players
- New York Yankees players
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Reading Keystones players
- Seton Hall Pirates baseball coaches