Biography
Harry Coveleski
Shamokin-born pitcher Harry Coveleski rose from childhood work in the mines to a major-league career and the nickname “Giant Killer.”
Historically establishedA Childhood in the Coal Region
Harry Coveleski was born in Shamokin in 1886 and worked in the mines as a boy before professional baseball changed the direction of his life.
The Giant Killer
His success against the New York Giants produced the nickname that followed him through baseball history.
A Career Distinct From His Brother’s
Harry reached the majors before his younger brother Stan. Both became accomplished pitchers, but Harry’s record, teams, and reputation belong to his own career.
Profile
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- Documented name
- Harry CoveleskiDocumented
- Name variant
- Harry Frank KowalewskiAccording to the cited source
- Name variant
- Harry Frank CoveleskieAccording to the cited source
- Born
- April 23, 1886Documented
- Died
- August 4, 1950Documented
- Place
- Born in Shamokin, PennsylvaniaDocumented
- Occupation
- Major League pitcherAccording to the cited source