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.”
A 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
- Name
- Harry Coveleski
- Name variant
- Harry Frank KowalewskiReported
- Name variant
- Harry Frank CoveleskieReported
- Born
- April 23, 1886
- Died
- August 4, 1950
- Place
- Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania
- Occupation
- Major League pitcherReported