Slim McGrew

Walter Howard McGrew

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 7½", Weight 235 lb.

• Debut April 18, 1922
• Final Game June 8, 1924
• Born August 5, 1899 in Yoakum, TX USA
• Died August 21, 1967 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Slim McGrew was said to be 6 ft. 7½ inches tall, the tallest player of his time in professional baseball. In 1924 he went 15-5 with a 2.84 ERA for the Memphis Chicks. Source: 1924 Memphis Chicks

He also pitched for the 1924 Washington Senators who won the 1924 World Series, although McGrew did not appear in the Series.