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	Mordecai "Three Fingers" Brown Name Mordecai "Three Fingers" Brown Birth/Death Dates 1876-1948 Where in Indiana Brown was born in Nyesville, in Park County Indiana. He also lived in Terre Haute, Coxville, and Brazil, Indiana. When in Indiana Most of his life. Notable For Mordecai Brown played baseball for 14 years in the major leagues, including pitching several seasons for the Chicago Cubs. He was a right handed pitcher, throwing a natural sinker and curve ball. In 1949 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His nickname had to do with the loss of one finger and the paralysis of another finger in 2 different farm accidents as a child. After retiring from baseball Brown opened a filling station in Terre Haute. Description Brown was photgraphed at his gas station in Terre Haue, Indiana. Subject Baseball Baseball players Sports Item ID P0129_N_016477_002 Source of Image Martin's Photo Shop Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2008 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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