About John McGraw
Lived 1890 – 1967 (aged 76). John McGraw was an American baseball player.
John McGraw (born Roy Elmer Hoar or Heir, December 8, 1890 – April 27, 1967) was an American Federal League pitcher. McGraw played for the Brooklyn Tip-Tops in the 1914 season. He played just 1 game in his career, pitching in 2 innings, and striking out 2.
McGraw was born in Mount Nebo, Pennsylvania, and died in Torrance, California.
It had long been believed that he changed his name to John McGraw, after the more famous player/manager John McGraw, in order to maintain his amateur status while pitching for the Tip-Tops. However, this is not supported by any evidence, and is contradicted by his use of Hoar or Heir while pitching for minor league teams. McGraw attended Carnegie Mellon University but did not graduate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McGraw?
American baseball player
When was John McGraw born?
John McGraw was born on 8 December 1890 in Intercourse.
When did John McGraw die?
John McGraw died on 27 April 1967 in Torrance.
What was John McGraw's occupation?
John McGraw was a baseball player.
What nationality was John McGraw?
John McGraw was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McGraw (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McGraw. https://biography.guide/john-mcgraw-baseball-player/
MLA: "John McGraw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mcgraw-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John McGraw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mcgraw-baseball-player/.
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