Mace Stanley Brown (May 21, 1909 – March 24, 2002) was an American professional baseball player, scout and coach. He appeared in Major League Baseball, largely as a relief pitcher, over ten seasons (1935–43; 1946) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Brown posted a 76–57 record with a 3.46 ERA and 44 saves in 387 appearances (55 as a starter).
Mace Brown | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: North English, Iowa | May 21, 1909|
Died: March 24, 2002 Greensboro, North Carolina | (aged 92)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 21, 1935, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 10, 1946, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 76–57 |
Earned run average | 3.46 |
Strikeouts | 435 |
Saves | 48 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
He was a coach and scout with the Boston Red Sox and was one of the first full-time bullpen pitchers in the major leagues.
He was born near North English, Iowa, his father a school janitor.
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Without a baseball team in high school, he turned to javelin throwing and earned a scholarship to the University of Iowa.
In 1938, pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he gave up the legendary 'Homer in the Gloamn' to the Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett , which propelled the Cubs to the World Series.
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In his rookie season he witnessed the last home run ever hit by Babe Ruth .
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● Mace Brown was born on May 21, 1909 (age 93) in North English, Iowa, United States ● He is a celebrity baseball player ● He attended The University of Iowa● He died on March 24, 2002, Greensboro, NC
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