Albert Leon Mamaux (May 30, 1894 – December 31, 1962) was an American professional

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player and manager.

Biography

A right-handed

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over parts of twelve seasons (1913–1924), Mamaux played mainly with the

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and Brooklyn Robins. He led

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with 21 wins in 1915 and 1916. During his career, he compiled a 76–67 with a 2.90 ERA. Mamaux played on one

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pennant winner, the Robins, in 1920. He pitched four innings in the 1920 World Series for Brooklyn. In 1924, he starred in the George M. Cohan musical, "Mary," at the Academy of Music. Mamaux's wife was also a member of the cast.Present Musical Comedy
" Brooklyn, New York: ''The Brooklyn Daily Eagle'', November 22, 1924, p. 12 (subscription required). From 1926 to 1933, Mamaux pitched for the

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of the

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. During the 1930 season, he replaced

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as team manager, and in 1932 led the Bears to the league title. The 1932 team, which featured 15 former and future

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, had a record of 109–59 and is regarded as one of the best minor league teams in history. Mamaux also coached the Albany Senators from 1935 to 1936 and the Seton Hall Pirates baseball team from 1937 to 1942. Mamaux, who was born in

, attended

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. He died in

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