About Hugh McQuillan
Lived 1895 – 1947 (aged 51). Hugh McQuillan was an American baseball player.
Alvin Hugh McQuillan (September 15, 1895 – August 26, 1947) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1918 to 1927. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.
In 1561.2 innings pitched in 279 games over 10 seasons, McQuillan compiled an 88-94 won-loss record with a 3.83 Earned Run Average, allowing 1703 hits, 489 bases on balls and recording 446 strikeouts. He pitched 10 shutouts and recorded 17 saves. As a hitter, he posted a .195 batting average (103-for-527) with 45 runs, 2 home runs and 37 RBI.
On August 1, 1925, The Associated Press released an article entitled, "Wife Says Pitcher Seeks To Wed Girl. Hugh McQuillan Asked Freedom to Marry Another, Affidavit Asserts." The article reads,
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Who was Hugh McQuillan?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1895-1947)
When was Hugh McQuillan born?
Hugh McQuillan was born on 15 September 1895 in New York City.
When did Hugh McQuillan die?
Hugh McQuillan died on 26 August 1947 in New York City.
What was Hugh McQuillan's occupation?
Hugh McQuillan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Hugh McQuillan?
Hugh McQuillan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh McQuillan. https://biography.guide/hugh-mcquillan/
MLA: "Hugh McQuillan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-mcquillan/.
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