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Clark Griffith
Born: November 20, 1869 in Clear Creek, Missouri
Died: October 27, 1955 (aged 85) in Washington, D.C.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 156 lbs.
Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Played For:
As player
St. Louis Browns (1891)
Boston Reds (1891)
Chicago Colts/Orphans (1893–1900)
Chicago White Stockings (1901–1902)
New York Highlanders (1903–1907)
Cincinnati Reds (1909–1910)
Washington Senators (1912–1914)
As manager
Chicago White Stockings (1901–1902)
New York Highlanders (1903–1908)
Cincinnati Reds (1909–1911)
Washington Senators (1912–1920)
As owner
Washington Senators (1920–1955)
Biography:
Born to a pioneer family and struck with a chronic illness as a child, Griffith fought his way onto minor league teams as a pitcher. Sporting a frail physique, Griffith relied on guile and masterful control instead of power on the mound, earning himself a nickname as the “Old Fox.”
Few individuals in the history of baseball can boast of a career to rival that of Clark Griffith’s. In terms of duration, as a player, manager, and executive, it was one of the longest ever, spanning nearly 70 years. Griffith is the only man in major league history to serve as player, manager, and owner for at least 20 years each. From his earliest days as a pitcher for money in Hoopeston, Illinois, to his last breath, the Old Fox, as he became fondly known, dedicated his life to baseball. A fiery competitor, he was outspoken, innovative, crafty and resourceful. He played with and against some of the pioneers of the game, was a star during its rowdiest era, managed for two decades, and was the face of baseball in the nation’s capital for over 40 years. Along the way he won 237 games as a major league pitcher, helped to establish the American League, brought Washington its only World Series title, and could name eight U.S. presidents among his many friends.
More info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Griffith
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/griffcl01.shtml
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/96624988
https://baseballhall.org/hof/griffith-clark
