Clark Griffith

Baseball Player

Birthday November 20, 1869

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Oct 27, 1955 (85)

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About

Stellar pitcher who captained the New York Yankees and owned the Washington Senators.

Before Fame

He was known to doctor his pitch in any way he could to strike batters out.

Trivia

He was partially responsible for the formation of the new American League in 1901.

Family Life

His adopted son, Calvin, took over as owner of the Washington Senators after his death.

Associated With

He gave Joe Cronin his first managerial job in 1933.