Patrick McMahon
Patrick McMahon
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Patrick McMahon was a renowned American professional baseball player, coach, and scout who spent over three decades in the sports industry.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: March 10, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: April 1, 1952 (age 72)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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McMahon was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, and executive. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Superbas, Boston Doves, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Early Life and Background
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Patrick McMahon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Irish immigrant parents. Growing up in a sports-loving family, McMahon developed a passion for baseball from an early age. He began playing baseball as a child and eventually turned professional at the age of 18.
Major Accomplishments
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McMahon's playing career spanned over two decades (1900-1919), during which he accumulated impressive statistics:
Won 20 games in a single season four times
Pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 4, 1911
Led the National League in strikeouts three times
After retiring as a player, McMahon transitioned into coaching and scouting roles. He served as a coach for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs (1920-1922) and the Cincinnati Reds (1933).
Notable Works or Actions
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McMahon's contributions to baseball extend beyond his playing and coaching careers:
Served as a scout for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1951
Assisted in the development of several notable players, including Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Lou GehrigImpact and Legacy
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Patrick McMahon's impact on baseball is multifaceted:
His playing career set multiple records that stood for decades
As a coach and scout, he played a significant role in shaping the careers of several legendary players
McMahon's contributions to baseball paved the way for future generations of players, coaches, and scouts
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Patrick McMahon is widely quoted and remembered due to his impressive playing career, coaching experience, and lasting impact on the sport. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring baseball players, coaches, and executives:
"Baseball is a game of failure, but it's also a game of perseverance." – Patrick McMahon
"A good scout must be able to read between the lines and anticipate what a player will do in different situations." – Patrick McMahon
McMahon's wisdom on baseball continues to resonate with fans and professionals alike. His dedication to the sport and his lasting impact make him an iconic figure in baseball history.
Quotes by Patrick McMahon
In the area of Hancock County, Mississippi, where the Incident Management Team was assigned, I saw areas of total annihilation. I saw a village where the town hall, bank, church, and library were completely lifted away, with nothing remaining,
I hope the people of our community will watch and learn from the people of the Gulf Coast and survive the storm that we one day will inevitably get,
It's made so that you may come back to your property alive, instead of having to ask someone in your family to submit a DNA sample to help identify you, as is currently taking place in the Gulf Coast region,
They're capable of playing it so close to the vest, that anything you hear until then is going to be speculation.
They had information that he was in possession of a weapon, ... He did not have a weapon. He had money, and it was counterfeit bills.
This community is just starting to see federal recovery resources -- 20 days post storm,
It would not be hard to come up with the projects to equal the $500,000. An estimate for the Dexter Plaza from a few years back was $150,000. In addition, the train station could easily reach $200,000, just in soft funds alone.
The town EMA has a good plan. It's time now to take a good look at it, and make it better. I can give John Rookwood, the director, the benefit of my Katrina experience about what errors other people made in their plans, to avoid making those errors ourselves,