Mordecai Brown's 1933 Baseball Profile and Career Highlights
The page from the 1933 Who's Who in the Major Leagues profiles Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, a pitcher known for his contributions to the Chicago Cubs under manager Frank Chance. Born on October 19, 1876, in Nyesville, Indiana, Brown was a right-handed pitcher who also batted left. He stood 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds, with American nationality. His professional journey began in minor leagues like Terre Haute and Omaha before joining the Cubs in 1904, where he played until 1912. Brown was notable for his curveball and distinctive pitching style, which involved using his physical characteristics to affect ball movement. He made his major league debut in Chicago and later appeared in the Federal League. Also detailed are his coaching roles with teams such as the St. Louis Feds and Terre Haute, and his retirement from pitching in 1920, following multiple successful seasons.