Sam Mongin

Sam Mongin (born January 17, 1884 and died January 30, 1936) was a Negro Leagues third baseman and second baseman for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and in its first few seasons.

Sam Mongin
Third Baseman
Born: (1884-01-17)January 17, 1884
Savannah, Georgia
Died: January 30, 1936(1936-01-30) (aged 52)
New York, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1907, for the Philadelphia Giants
Last appearance
1922, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants
Teams

Nicknamed "Polly," Mongin started playing semi-professional ball in the Savannah, Georgia area where he grew up as a teenager. He then played for the Atlanta Deppins and Chattanooga Giants[1] before being picked up by the Philadelphia Giants at the age of 23.

During his career, it appears he spent the most seasons (five) for the Lincoln Giants.[3]

While playing for the St. Louis Giants, Mongin met his wife. They married in 1914.[1]

Mongin died at the age of 52 in New York, New York.

References
  1. "Savannah Boy Makes Good in Baseball" Savannah Tribune, Savannah, Georgia, Saturday, March 27, 1915, Page 1, Column 5
  2. "American Giants Win Fourth Straight Game" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, May 23, 1914, Page 4, Column 4 and 5
  3. "Lincoln Giants Adds Another Brace of Victories to its Brace" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, May 20, 1916, Page 4, Column 4
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