Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown was born in Nyesville, Indiana, on October 19, 1876. Brown lost part of his hand to a corn shredder at age 7. He only actually lost one finger, but two others were mangled. For him, he had such a great attitude that he turned this negative ordeal into a positive one that would give him a fantastic baseball career. Brown started off interested in pitching as many children do, but over time he gained control, and realized that his mangled hand gave him an unusual advantage. The way that he gripped the ball allowed an unusual amount of spin, which resulted in him throwing exception curve and fast balls. His unique way of pitching often made it hard for batters to connect solidly.
To start off his impressive career, Brown played for the Three-I League in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1901. In 1903, he began playing for the major leagues at age 26. Brown was most successful throughout the time that he played for the Chicago Cubs. At the age of 40, in 1916, Brown left the minor leagues, though, and returned to Terre Haute. Upon returning, baseball continued to play a big part in his life; he still pitched in the minor leagues. Also, between the years of 1920 to 1945, Brown ran a filling station that also acted as a gathering place for the people of Terre Haute. As Brown got older, he became ill with diabetes. He died from a stroke that resulted from this in 1948. At 72, Brown had a lot to be proud of in his life, and in 1999 (51 years after his death) he was named as a finalist to the Major League Baseball All-Century Game.
To start off his impressive career, Brown played for the Three-I League in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1901. In 1903, he began playing for the major leagues at age 26. Brown was most successful throughout the time that he played for the Chicago Cubs. At the age of 40, in 1916, Brown left the minor leagues, though, and returned to Terre Haute. Upon returning, baseball continued to play a big part in his life; he still pitched in the minor leagues. Also, between the years of 1920 to 1945, Brown ran a filling station that also acted as a gathering place for the people of Terre Haute. As Brown got older, he became ill with diabetes. He died from a stroke that resulted from this in 1948. At 72, Brown had a lot to be proud of in his life, and in 1999 (51 years after his death) he was named as a finalist to the Major League Baseball All-Century Game.
Where is this star located?
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