Mace Brown was born on May 21, 1909 in North English, IA. 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.
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💰Mace Brown Net worth: $8 million
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.
