Jim Mutrie
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James J. Mutrie (Truthful Jim)
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Born June 13, 1851 in Chelsea, MA USA
- Died January 24, 1938 in New York, NY USA
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Jim Mutrie managed major league teams in New York for nine years, winning over 61% of his games and capturing three pennants.
SABR has a biography of him. He was a teenage cricket player who turned to amateur baseball in 1872. He became a professional in 1875. He began his managerial career in 1879. After baseball, Mutrie lived for decades in poverty.
According to the book Amazin' by Peter Golenbock, Mutrie is considered the founding father of baseball in New York City.
| Preceded by John Ward | New York Giants Manager 1885-1891 | Succeeded by Pat Powers |
