George Mogridge

For the author, see George Mogridge (Old Humphrey).
George Mogridge
Pitcher
Born: (1889-02-18)February 18, 1889
Rochester, New York
Died: March 4, 1962(1962-03-04) (aged 73)
Rochester, New York
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 17, 1911, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
July 2, 1927, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 132–131
Earned run average 3.21
Strikeouts 678
Teams
Career highlights and awards

George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 – March 4, 1962) was an American baseball player.

Life

He was born in Rochester, New York was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1911–12), New York Yankees (1915–20), Washington Senators (1921–25), St. Louis Browns (1925) and Boston Braves (1926–27).

He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series. On April 24, 1917 at Fenway Park Fenway Park, as a Yankee he threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the first in the Boston ballpark . His best season was in 1918 when he led the American League in Games (45), Saves (7) and Games Finished (23).

George Mogridge, Chicago White Sox, 1912

In 15 seasons he had a 132–131 Win–Loss record, 398 Games, 261 Games Started, 138 Complete Games, 20 Shutouts, 101 Games Finished, 20 Saves, 2,265 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 2,352 Hits Allowed, 1,001 Runs Allowed, 808 Earned Runs Allowed, 77 Home Runs Allowed, 565 Walks Allowed, 678 Strikeouts, 76 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 9,568 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.21 ERA.

He died in his hometown at the age of 73.

See also

References

    Preceded by
    Eddie Cicotte
    MLB No-hitters
    April 24, 1917
    Succeeded by
    Fred Toney


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