Art Mahaffey

Arthur Mahaffey Jr.

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
• High School Western Hills High School (Cincinnati)
• Debut July 30, 1960
• Final Game June 28, 1966
• Born June 4, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Art Mahaffey pitched seven seasons in the big leagues, most notably winning 19 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1962. He was named to the All-Star team in 1961 and 1962.

He was well-known for a good pick-off move, and once struck out 17 batters in a game (in 1961).

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1961 & 1962)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1962)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1961 & 1962)

Further Reading

• Ralph Berger and Mel Marmer: "Art Mahaffey", in Mel Marmer and Bill Nowlin, eds.: The Year of Blue Snow: The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2013, pp. 153-159. ISBN 978-1-933599-51-9

Related Sites

• Art Mahaffey at the SABR Bio Project