The brainy Mitchell began as a pitcher, relieving Cy Young in his and the Red Sox'
first-ever game, in 1901. Only moderately successful, he remained a ML pitcher until
1905 and resurfaced as a catcher with New York in 1910. He managed the Cubs from
1917-20, leading them to the 1918 pennant, and managed his hometown Boston Braves,
1921-23, before moving into the front office and coaching for 30 years at Harvard.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»December 14, 1916: The Cubs swap OF Joe Kelly to the Braves for coach Fred Mitchell, who will become Chicago's new manager.
»July 6, 1919:
William Veeck, former sportswriter, replaces Fred Mitchell as Cubs president, but Mitchell remains manager for Chicago.
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