John Mackinson
| John Mackinson | |
|---|---|
Reseda, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1953, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 19, 1955, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 7.36 |
| Innings pitched | 22 |
| Teams | |
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John Joseph Mackinson (October 29, 1923 – October 17, 1989) was an American
. His pro career lasted 13 seasons (1946–1958).Born in
Baseball Hall of Famer George Kell.[2]
Released by the Athletics' organization in May 1955, Mackinson was signed by the Cardinals and was recalled from
Cincinnati Redlegs on August 20) and starting assignment (on August 25 against the Philadelphia Phillies; staked to a 4–0 lead in the top of the first inning, he couldn't get out of the bottom of the frame and exited after securing only one out).[3] In his final big-league game on September 19, Mackinson pinch-ran for future Hall of Famed Stan Musial in the ninth inning of a tie game at Busch Stadium; he failed to score a run, but the Redbirds won in extra innings.[4]
Mackinson returned to the minors in 1956 and played three more seasons. He died at age 65 in the
Reseda
on October 17, 1989.
References
- Baseball in Wartime
- ^ Retrosheet box score (16 April 1953): "Boston Red Sox 11, Philadelphia Athletics 6"
- ^ Retrosheet box score (25 August 1955, Game 1): "Philadelphia Phillies 11, St. Louis Cardinals 9"
- ^ Retrosheet box score (19 September 1955): "St. Louis Cardinals 6, Chicago Cubs 5 (12 innings)"
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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