John McGraw

John Joseph McGraw (April 7, 1873–February 25, 1934), nicknamed "Little Napoleon" and "Muggsy", was a Major League Baseball player and manager. His total of 2,763 victories as a manager ranks second overall behind only Connie Mack; he still holds the National League record with 2,669 wins in the senior circuit. McGraw was born in Truxton, New York. He made his major league debut in 1891 in the American Association with the Baltimore Orioles. Afte... more

John Joseph McGraw (April 7, 1873–February 25, 1934), nicknamed "Little Napoleon" and "Muggsy", was a Major League Baseball player and manager. His total of 2,763 victories as a manager ranks second overall behind only Connie Mack; he still holds the National League record with 2,669 wins in the senior circuit. McGraw was born in Truxton, New York. He made his major league debut in 1891 in the American Association with the Baltimore Orioles. After the Orioles moved to the National League a year later, he remained with the team until 1899. In this time, McGraw established himself as an astute batsman with a keen eye, and an excellent third baseman. He walked over 100 times in a season three times, scored over 100 runs in a season five times, batted .320 or higher in every year from 1893 on, and also boasted an on base percentage of .400 or higher in every year from 1893 on, including a career high mark of .547 in 1899. McGraw also took on managerial duties for the 1899 Oriole team and... less