Danny MacFayden

Daniel Knowles MacFayden
(Deacon Danny)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
• High School Somerville (MA) High School
• Debut August 25, 1926
• Final Game September 13, 1943
• Born June 10, 1905 in North Truro, MA USA
• Died August 26, 1972 in Brunswick, ME USA

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Biographical Information

Danny MacFayden was the baseball coach at Bowdoin College from 1946 to 1970.

Playing for Somerville High School on May 7, 1924, Danny struck out 32 batters in a 17-inning game against Everett High School.

Notable Achievements

• AL Shutouts Leader (1929)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1931 & 1936)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1929-1931 & 1936-1938)
• Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1932 (he did not play in the World Series)

Related Sites

• Danny MacFayden at the SABR Bio Project
• Danny MacFayden on Find-A-Grave