* Nickname of the day: Boardwalk Brown

August 15, 2008

Made his debut this day in 1912.

From BaseballLibrary.com:

Brown got his nickname because he was discovered playing on the sandlots of Atlantic City by a scout for Connie Mack. He was 13-11 for the A’s in 1912 and followed with 17-11 for the pennant winners of 1913, but was not used in the A’s WS victory as Connie Mack used only three pitchers. After a 1-6 start in 1914, he was sold to New York.

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