Mickey Cochrane

American baseball player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1903 to 1962 · aged 59

Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane, nicknamed "Black Mike", was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers.

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Athletics

Detroit Tigers

Boston University Terriers baseball

Media & music

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Mickey Cochrane in the cover of Time magazine in 1935

Awards

Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1934

About this person

Cochrane was considered one of the best catchers in baseball history and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. In his first season as manager, he led the Tigers to 101 wins, which was the most for a rookie manager for 27 years.

Country

United States