John Michaelson

John August Michaelson
(Mike)
born August Mikola

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut August 28, 1921
• Final Game August 30, 1921
• Born August 12, 1893 in Taivalkoski, Finland
• Died April 16, 1968 in Woodruff, WI USA

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Biographical Information

The first and only major league player born in Finland, John "Mike" Michaelson pitched in the majors in 1921. His minor league career seems to have run from 1921-1924. After baseball he was a painting contractor.

Source: Michaelson Dakota Leagues.

Related Sites

• John Michaelson at the SABR Bio Project