Jack Coffey

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John Francis Coffey

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 178 lb.
• School Fordham University
• Debut June 23, 1909
• Final Game September 2, 1918
• Born January 28, 1887 in New York, NY USA
• Died February 14, 1966 in Bronx, NY USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Jack Coffey is the only player in baseball history to play with Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb in the same season (1918), when he was purchased by the Red Sox from the Tigers. Coffey was the long-time baseball coach (1910, 1913, and 1922-1958) and graduate manager of athletics (1926-1958) at his alma mater, Fordham University. Hank Borowy was one of his top players at Fordham.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• Played for the World Champion Boston Red Sox in 1918 (he did not play in the World Series)

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