| Al Mamaux | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1894-05-30)May 30, 1894 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 31, 1962(1962-12-31) (aged 68) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 23, 1913, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 2, 1924, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 76–67 |
| Earned run average | 2.90 |
| Strikeouts | 625 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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Albert Leon Mamaux (May 30, 1894 – December 31, 1962) was an American professionalbaseball player and manager.[1][2]
A right-handedpitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1913–1924), Mamaux played mainly with thePittsburgh Pirates andBrooklyn Robins. He ledPittsburgh with 21 wins in 1915 and 1916. During his career, he compiled a 76–67 with a 2.90ERA. Mamaux played on oneNational League pennant winner, the Robins, in 1920. He pitched four innings in the1920 World Series for Brooklyn.
In 1924, he starred in theGeorge M. Cohan musical, "Mary," at the Academy of Music. Mamaux's wife was also a member of the cast.[3]
From 1926 to 1933, Mamaux pitched for theNewark Bears of theInternational League. During the 1930 season, he replacedTris Speaker as team manager, and in 1932 led the Bears to the league title. The 1932 team, which featured 15 former and futureNew York Yankees, had a record of 109–59 and is regarded as one of the best minor league teams in history. Mamaux also coached theAlbany Senators from 1935 to 1936 and theSeton Hall Pirates baseball team from 1937 to 1942.
Mamaux, who was born inPittsburgh, attendedDuquesne University. He died inSanta Monica, California.