Nixey Callahan | |
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Pitcher / Left fielder | |
Born: Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
March 18, 1874|
Died: October 4, 1934 Boston, Massachusetts |
(aged 60)|
Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
May 12, 1894 for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 29, 1913 for the Chicago White Sox | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .273 |
Home runs | 11 |
Runs batted in | 394 |
Win-loss record | 99-73 |
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James Joseph "Nixey" Callahan (March 18, 1874 – October 4, 1934) was an American pitcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Colts/Orphans, and Chicago White Sox.
He also managed the White Sox, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he died at age 60 in Boston.
On September 20, 1902, Callahan pitched the first no-hitter in American League history. Also, he is the only pitcher to have collected five hits in a game three times.
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Preceded by Christy Mathewson |
No-hitter pitcher September 20, 1902 |
Succeeded by Chick Fraser |
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Preceded by Clark Griffith |
Chicago White Sox Manager 1903-1904 |
Succeeded by Fielder Jones |
Preceded by Hugh Duffy |
Chicago White Sox Manager 1912-1914 |
Succeeded by Pants Rowland |
Preceded by Fred Clarke |
Pittsburgh Pirates Managers 1916-1917 |
Succeeded by Honus Wagner |
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