Slim McGrew
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Walter Howard McGrew
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- 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
[edit] Biographical Information
Slim McGrew was said to be 6 ft. 7 1/2 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 th 1924 World Series, although McGrew did not appear in the Series.
