Demorest in Habersham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Robert Mize
"The Big Cat"
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012
1. John Robert Mize Marker
Inscription.
John Robert Mize. "The Big Cat". Born and raised in Demorest, Mr. Mize was a keen-eyed slugger who smashed 359 home runs and batted .312 in 15-year career while topping .300 mark nine seasons in a row. Set Major League records by hitting three homers in a game six times and trio in succession on four occasions. Won N.L. batting title once. Led or shared lead in homers and slugging pct. four times, runs batted in and total bases thrice. Finished first, second or third in offense 54 times during his career - 1936-53. Led league in putouts, twice and assists, twice with fielding pct. of .996.
Born and raised in Demorest, Mr. Mize was a keen-eyed slugger who smashed 359 home runs and batted .312 in 15-year career while topping .300 mark nine seasons in a row. Set Major League records by hitting three homers in a game six times and trio in succession on four occasions. Won N.L. batting title once. Led or shared lead in homers and slugging pct. four times, runs batted in and total bases thrice. Finished first, second or third in offense 54 times during his career - 1936-53. Led league in putouts, twice and assists, twice with fielding pct. of .996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 34° 33.914′ N, 83° 32.68′ W. Marker is in Demorest, Georgia, in Habersham County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Georgia Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Demorest GA 30535, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012
2. John Robert Mize Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012
3. John Robert Mize Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012
4. John Robert Mize Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012
5. John Robert Mize Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2012, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2012, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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