Ed Mickelson

Edward Allen Mickelson
(Mick)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of Missouri, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
• High School University City (MO) High School
• Debut September 18, 1950
• Final Game May 12, 1957
• Born September 9, 1926 in Ottawa, IL USA
• Died June 27, 2025 in Chesterfield, MO USA

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Biographical Information

In his book, Ed Mickelson mentions that his first career hit came against Warren Spahn. His third and last hit was the last hit in the history of the St. Louis Browns: it drove in Johnny Groth for the Browns' last-ever run. It came in the 4th inning of an eleven-inning game.

Mickelson spent a few successful years in the Pacific Coast League, with the Portland Beavers: he said the pay was almost as good as the majors, but PCL conditions were much better.

He served two years in the armed forces during World War II, from 1944 to 1946, interrupting his time in college. When he passed away in 2025 at the age of 98, he was the third oldest former major league player at the time.

Further Reading

• Ed Mickelson: Out of the Park: Memoir of a Minor League Baseball All-Star, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2007.

Related Sites

• Ed Mickelson at the SABR Bio Project
• Obituary