George Mitchell (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Mitchell |
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| Born: March 31, 1900 Sparta, Illinois |
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| Died: November, 1953 Sparta, Illinois |
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| 1924, for the St. Louis Stars | |||
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| 1941, for the New Orleans–St. Louis Stars | |||
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George Fredrick Mitchell (born March 31, 1900 – died November, 1953) was an American pitcher who played in the Negro leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He was known for his pitching skills and later became a manager.
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Meet George Mitchell
George Mitchell was born in Sparta, Illinois. He had a twin brother named Robert Mitchell, who was also a talented baseball player. Both brothers played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African-American players. These leagues were formed because, at the time, African-American players were not allowed to play in the major baseball leagues.
George Mitchell passed away in his hometown of Sparta, Illinois, in 1953 when he was 53 years old.
Starting His Baseball Journey
George Mitchell began his professional baseball career in 1924. His first team was the St. Louis Stars. It was a special start because his twin brother, Robert, was also on the team. Robert played as a catcher, and together they formed a "batterymate" pair, meaning they played the important roles of pitcher and catcher for their team.
Playing for Many Teams
Throughout his career, George Mitchell played for several different teams in the Negro leagues. He was a skilled pitcher, which meant many teams wanted him. After playing for the St. Louis Stars, he joined the Chicago American Giants in 1925.
He also played for:
- The Indianapolis ABCs from 1925 to 1926.
- The Kansas City Monarchs in 1927.
- The Detroit Stars from 1928 to 1929.
- He returned to the Chicago American Giants in 1930.
- He played for the Indianapolis ABCs again in 1931 and 1933.
- He also played for the Cleveland Stars in 1932.
His career as a player showed how important and respected he was in the Negro leagues.
Becoming a Manager
Towards the end of his career, George Mitchell took on a new role: a manager. A manager is like a coach who leads the team. From 1938 to 1941, he managed the Indianapolis ABCs and later the New Orleans–St. Louis Stars. This showed his deep understanding of baseball and his ability to lead other players. He continued to be involved in baseball until 1941, making a lasting impact on the sport.
