Today's PONY League Birthday: Jim Mahoney, Bradford Phillies (1953) & Corning Red Sox (1954)

Credits: Washington Senators and Trading Card Database

Happy 87th Birthday to former PONY League prospect Jim Mahoney. He played two seasons in the PONY League for the Bradford Phillies (1953) and Corning Red Sox (1954).

He went on to play in 120 games in the major leagues over four seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1959), Washington Senators (1961), Cleveland Indians (1962), and Houston Astros (1965).

Following his playing career, Mahoney managed for several years in the minor leagues and coached for the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners.

Source: Baseball Reference

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