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Mike McNally

1893 – 1965

American baseball player

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Lived 1893 – 1965 (aged 71). Mike McNally was an American baseball player.

Michael Joseph McNally (September 13, 1893 – May 29, 1965), nicknamed "Minooka Mike", was an American professional baseball player, scout, manager and general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder and utility player from to , most prominently for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees where he contributed to five American League pennant winning teams and two World Series championships. He played his final season with the Washington Senators. As Ruth's roommate with the Yankees, he became known as the boisterous slugger's babysitter and guardian during their off-field antics.

Transactions Dec. 15, 1920: Traded by the Boston Red Sox along with Harry Harper, Waite Hoyt, and Wally Schang to the New York Yankees in exchange for Muddy Ruel, Del Pratt, Sammy Vick, and Hank Thormahlen. Dec. 10, 1924: Traded by the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox for Howie Shanks. Dec. 11, 1924: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Washington Senators for Doc Prothro.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mike McNally?

American baseball player

When was Mike McNally born?

Mike McNally was born on 13 September 1893 in Scranton.

When did Mike McNally die?

Mike McNally died on 29 May 1965 in Bethlehem.

What was Mike McNally's occupation?

Mike McNally was a baseball player.

What nationality was Mike McNally?

Mike McNally was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike McNally

· Wikidata: Q6847958

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