Maje McDonnell

Robert A. McDonnell

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 6", Weight 135 lb.
• School Villanova University
• High School Northeast High School, Brown Prep School

• Born July 20, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died July 8, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA USA

Biographical Information

Maje McDonnell was a Philadelphia Phillies coach from 1951 to 1957. He first joined the team as a batting practice pitcher in 1947, after graduating from Villanova University, where he starred in both baseball and basketball in spite of his small size. His college studies were interrupted by service in the Army in World War II, where he won five battle stars and a Bronze Star.

After his years as a coach, he continued to work for the Phillies as a scout and as a goodwill ambassador in the community. He lived all his life in Philadelphia, PA and died there at age 89 in 2010.

Related Sites

• Maje McDonnell at the SABR Bio Project
• Obituary