John Cavanaugh

John J. Cavanaugh

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 158 lb.

• Debut July 7, 1919
• Final Game July 7, 1919
• Born June 5, 1900 in Scranton, PA USA
• Died January 14, 1961 in New Brunswick, NJ USA

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Biographical Information

John Cavanaugh (also referred to as "Johnny") played one game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1919, shortly after he turned 19. Many years later, in 1937, he managed for part of a season. He was the first person born in the 1900s or in the 20th Century to come to the majors (based on the popular definition of the century that had it start on January 1, 1900).

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1937	Fostoria Red Birds	Ohio State League		--	--	replaced by Red Jenkins