Sherry Magee
The star left fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies during the Deadball Era, Sherry Magee led the National League in RBI four times, and won the 1910 batting title. In 1911, his brutal on-field fight with an umpire earned him a suspension for the remainder of the season, but the penalty was eventually reduced to five weeks. Magee often squabbled over his salary, and at the age of 34 he opted to play out his career in the minor leagues rather than play for big league owners he disliked. He briefly returned to the majors as an umpire, but died suddenly during spring training in 1929.
Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1904-1914)
Boston Braves (1915-1917)
Cincinnati Reds (1917)
All-Time Rankings
Sherry Magee ranks #28 among the Top 50 all-time at LF. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1910
Had there been MVP Awards consistently in his era, Magee possibly could have been a multiple winner. In 1914, a fairly typical season for him, he finished seventh in balloting.
Where He Played
Left field (1,861 total in the outfield), first base (136), shortstop (40), second (15), third base (one game)
Born
Sherwood Robert Magee was born on August 6, 1884, in Clarendon, PA.
Died
March 13, 1929, Philadelphia, PA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: PHI
Major League Debut
June 29, 1904
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1904
Sherry Magee
Frank Schulte
Miller Huggins
George Stovall
Art Devlin
Gabby Street
Ed Walsh
Hooks Wiltse
Charley O'Leary
Similar Players
No one is truly comparable to Magee. Not only could he hit for average and power, but he was an accomplished bunter and baserunner, and he had one of the strongest arms in the NL during the Deadball Era.
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.0% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.8% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1946 |
Nominating Vote |
1 |
.5% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.9% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1919 World Series
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
While shagging flies during his first spring training with the Braves in 1915, Magee stepped into a hole in the outfield and broke his collarbone. Amazingly, he played every game for the Braves in the regular season, but his power numbers were way down. He never again hit for much power.
Transactions
When the Phillies refused to give him the player/manager spot, Magee demanded a trade, and was dealt on February 14 to the Boston Braves for Possum Whitted, Oscar Dugey, and cash.
Magee was struggling in 1917, when the braves sold him to the Reds. He had some good baseball in him yet: he led the loop in RBI in 1918.
Best Strength as a Player
Batting and batting for power.
Largest Weakness as a Player
he had no real weaknesses, until he broke is collarbone in 1915, and he lost some of his power at the plate and his throwing arm suffered.
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