Books and articles about Mike Mowrey

Husky Mike brought hot grounders under control by slapping them with his glove hand to subdue the bounce, then barehanding the pickup and throw. He had the prototypical third baseman's virtues: a strong and accurate arm, consistency afield, and a reliable, if not potent, bat. He led the Federal League for average at his position in 1915 and the National in 1916, while helping Brooklyn to its first pennant in the modern era. (ADS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 12, 1913: The Pirates clean house in an 8-player swap with the Cardinals. Going to St. Louis is Dots Miller, a 1909 World Series hero, 14-game winner Hank Robinson, 3B Cozy Dolan, infielder Art Butler, and OF Chief Wilson, king of the triple. The Pirates receive pitcher Bob Harmon, 3B Mike Mowrey, and 1B Ed Konetchy, whom the Bucs had been after for years.