- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Joseph McGraw
- Nicknames
- Mugsy
- Little Napoleon
- John J. McGraw was born on April 7, 1873 in Truxton, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Detective Swift (1914), Play Ball (1925) and Breaking Into the Big League (1913). He was married to Blanche Sindall and Minnie Doyle. He died on February 24, 1934 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesBlanche Sindall(January 8, 1902 - February 24, 1934) (his death)Minnie Doyle(February 3, 1897 - August 31, 1899) (her death)
- Was known for exerting control on players
- Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Committee on Baseball Veterans in 1937. Induction ceremony was held in 1939 for the first four classes.
- Probably the best all-around third baseman during the 1890s.
- Managed in the majors for 34 years (31 years with the New York Giants from 1902 to 1932).
- He won pennants in 1904, 1911-1913, 1917, 1923-1924, plus won the World Series in 1905, 1921 and 1922. His ten pennants
- Holds the highest lifetime batting average for a third baseman in the major league (.334). Holds the National League record for most wins (2840).
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