Mike McNally
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Mike McNally
| Born: | September 9, 1892 |
| Birthplace: | Minooka, Pennsylvania |
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| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 150 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | NY Yankees 1921-1924, Washington Senators 1925 |
| Years with Boston: | 1915 - 1920 |
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Overall Career
Michael Joseph "Minooka Mike" McNally was born on September 13, 1893, in Minooka, PA. McNally was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 21, 1915, with the Boston Red Sox.
McNally had a 10-year career and was a reserve infielder on five pennant winners. In 492 games he batted .238 with 257 hits, 1 HR and 85 RBI. In 1916, he played in 87 games without an extra base hit, a record Luis Gomez will break in 1989. After his playing days, he became a minor league manager and scout, and the Indians' farm director.
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McNally's Moments in the Sun
- McNally stole home for the Yankees in the first game of the 1921 World Series.
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Trivia
- Helped turn a triple play for the Red Sox on July 25, 1920 vs the Yankees by recording the first 2 outs.
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Transactions
- December 15, 1920: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Harry Harper, Waite Hoyt, and Wally Schang to the New York Yankees for Muddy Ruel, Del Pratt, Sammy Vick, and Hank Thormahlen.
- December 10, 1924: Traded by the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox for Howie Shanks.
- December 11, 1924: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Washington Senators for Doc Prothro.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
