Mace Brown
Baseball Player

Mace Brown Net Worth

Mace Brown was born on May 21, 1909 in North English, IA. He was a pioneering figure in the major leagues, being one of the earliest full-time relief pitchers to play in the majors. He also served as a coach and scout for the Boston Red Sox. Brown was a key figure in the development of the relief pitcher role in baseball, and his contributions to the game are still remembered today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 21, 1909
Birth Place North English, IA
Age 111 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 24, 2002 (age 92)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $8 million (2024)

About

One of the earliest full-time relief pitchers to play in the major leagues, he was also a coach and scout for the Boston Red Sox.

Before Fame

Without a school baseball team, he instead took up javelin throwing, earning a scholarship to the University of Iowa.

Trivia

In 1938, pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he gave up the legendary 'Homer in the Gloamn' to the Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett, which propelled the Cubs to the World Series.

Family Life

He was born near North English, Iowa, his father a school janitor.

Associated With

In his rookie season he witnessed the last home run ever hit by Babe Ruth.

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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