George Anthony Mogridge (February 18, 1889 - March 4, 1962) born in Rochester, New York

Rochester, New York

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 was a Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox

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 (1911–12), New York Yankees

New York Yankees

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 (1915–20), Washington Senators

Minnesota Twins

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 (1921–25), St. Louis Browns

Baltimore Orioles

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 (1925) and Boston Braves

Atlanta Braves

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 (1926–27).

He helped the Senators win the 1924 World Series

1924 World Series

In the 1924 World Series, the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants in seven games. The Giants became the first team to play in four consecutive World Series, winning in 1921–1922 and losing in 1923–1924. Their long-time manager, John McGraw, made his ninth and final World Series appearance...

. On April 24, 1917, he threw the first no-hitter

No-hitter

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 in Boston's Fenway Park

Fenway Park

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. 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.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
• List of Major League Baseball saves champions
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters