Mike Sullivan (sullimi02)

Michael Joseph Sullivan
(Big Mike)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 210 lb.
• School Boston University
• High School English High School of Boston
• Debut June 17, 1889
• Final Game August 18, 1899
• Born October 23, 1870 in Boston, MA USA
• Died June 15, 1906 in Boston, MA USA

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Biographical Information

In addition to his playing career, Mike Sullivan umpired one National League game in 1889 and two in 1897.

After his playing career, he was active in Democratic Party politics in Massachusetts, serving in the state legislature from 1899 to 1902 and in the state senate in 1903, In 1904, he was elected to the Governor's Council, a body that assisted the Governor in his executive functions. In 1906, he announced his intention to run for Congress, but died before the election was held.

Related Sites

• Big Mike Sullivan at the SABR Bio Project