George Mogridge

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George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 - March 4, 1962) born in Rochester, New York was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1911-12), New York Yankees (1915-20), Washington Senators (1921-25), St. Louis Browns (1925) and Boston Braves (1926-27).

He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series and the 1925 American League Pennant.

His best season was in 1918 when he led the American League in Games (45), Saves (7) and Games Finished (23).

In 15 seasons he had a 132-131 Win-Loss record, 398 Games, 261 Games Started, 138 Complete Games, 20 Shutouts, 101 Games Finished, 20 Saves, 2,265 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 2,352 Hits Allowed, 1,001 Runs Allowed, 808 Earned Runs Allowed, 77 Home Runs Allowed, 565 Walks Allowed, 678 Strikeouts, 76 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 9,568 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.21 ERA.

He died in his hometown at the age of 73.

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