Jumbo McGinnis

George Washington McGinnis (c. 1850s – May 18, 1934) was an American pitcher whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1882 to 1887. Nicknamed "Jumbo" for his heavy, robust frame, McGinnis is considered the first ace of the storied franchise that would later become known as the St. Louis Cardinals.

Birthdate

McGinnis's actual birthdate is unknown and has been the subject of some debate and speculation by baseball historians. Records are inconsistent, and different sources list it as February 22, 1854,^[

at the age of 18.

Career

McGinnis started his professional baseball career with the

Cincinnati Red Stockings. After his retirement, he also occasionally worked as an umpire in the Major Leagues. His achievements as a pitcher include leading the circuit in shutouts (with 6) in 1883.^[2]

Outside of baseball, McGinnis worked as a

St. Louis, Missouri

in 1934.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual shutout leaders
• List of Major League Baseball career WHIP leaders
• List of St. Louis Cardinals team records

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Jumbo McGinnis – Society for American Baseball Research".
2. ^ "Jumbo McGinnis Stats".

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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