A right-handed
pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1913–1924), Mamaux played mainly with the
Pittsburgh Pirates and
Brooklyn Robins. He led
Pittsburgh with 21 wins in 1915 and 1916. During his career, he compiled a 76–67 with a 2.90
ERA. Mamaux played on one
National League 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. From 1926 to 1933, Mamaux pitched for the
Newark Bears of the
International League. During the 1930 season, he replaced
Tris Speaker as team manager, and in 1932 led the Bears to the league title. The 1932 team, which featured 15 former and future
New York Yankees, 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
Pittsburgh, attended
Duquesne University. He died in
Santa Monica, California. ==References==