Dan McGann

Dennis Lawrence McGann
(Cap)

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
• Debut August 8, 1896
• Final Game October 7, 1908
• Born July 15, 1871 in Shelbyville, KY USA
• Died December 13, 1910 in Louisville, KY USA

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Biographical Information

Dan McGann was an early star first baseman. He gained notoriety when he jumped from the American League's Baltimore Orioles to the New York Giants in mid-season. He later became captain of the New York Giants and was a favorite of John McGraw. He played the 1909 season with the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association. He committed suicide in 1910. His family was known to have a history of suicide, yet despite this McGann's sisters believed he was murdered due to the fact that a golden ring McGann was wearing had gone missing when he was discovered to be dead.

Notable Achievements

• 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1898)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1899)
• Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1905

Related Sites

• Dan McGann at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Minors page