George Mogridge

For the author, see George Mogridge (Old Humphrey).

George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 – March 4, 1962) was an American baseball player.

Life

He was born in Rochester, New York was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1911–12), New York Yankees (1915–20), Washington Senators (1921–25), St. Louis Browns (1925) and Boston Braves (1926–27).

He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series. On April 24, 1917 at Fenway Park Fenway Park, as a Yankee he threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the first in the Boston ballpark . His best season was in 1918 when he led the American League in Games (45), Saves (7) and Games Finished (23).

George Mogridge, Chicago White Sox, 1912

In 15 seasons he had a 132–131 Win-Loss record, 398 Games, 261 Games Started, 138 Complete Games, 20 Shutouts, 101 Games Finished, 20 Saves, 2,265 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 2,352 Hits Allowed, 1,001 Runs Allowed, 808 Earned Runs Allowed, 77 Home Runs Allowed, 565 Walks Allowed, 678 Strikeouts, 76 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 9,568 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.21 ERA.

He died in his hometown at the age of 73.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball saves champions
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

References

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

Preceded by Eddie Cicotte

MLB No-hitters April 24, 1917

Succeeded by Fred Toney