Mickey Cochrane

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  • Mickey Cochrane was a Major League Baseball player and manager. Considered one of the best offensive catchers in the history of the game, Cochrane was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947.
  • Fast FactsSABR: [http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=139&pid=2599 Mickey Cochrane]

    1. Born: April 6, 1903
    2. Birth Place: Bridgewater, Massachusetts
    3. Died: June 25, 1962
    4. Position: Catcher
    5. Batted: Left
    6. Throws: Right
    7. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947
    8. Mickey Mantle was named after him
    9. MLB All-Star: 1934 and 1935
    10. World Series Titles: 1929, 1930 and 1935
    11. American League MVP: 1928 and 1934
    12. World War II veteran

  • Beaning

    Cochrane's career came to an abrupt end after being hit by a pitch on May 25, 1937.How Stuff Works: Mickey Cochrane Cochrane suffered a serious head injury that forced him to retire at the urge of medical professionals. Through 13 seasons, Cochrane hit .320 Batting Average, with 119 Home Run and 832 Runs Batted In].Baseball-Reference: Mickey Cochrane

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