John McGraw
John McGraw
John Joseph McGraw, nicknamed "Little Napoleon" and "Muggsy", was a Major League Baseballplayer and long-time manager of the New York Giants. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. While primarily a third baseman throughout his career, he also played shortstop and the outfield in the major leagues...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth7 April 1873
CountryUnited States of America
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One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women.
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