Mickey Harrington’s Flash Major League Debut | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Mickey Harrington’s MLB career lasted just minutes—eight games on the bench, then a single pinch-running appearance in July 1963 before he was sent back to the minors forever. Yet his life was anything but fleeting: he played ten pro seasons, roomed with future legends, even got drafted by the Knicks, but chose baseball. Later, he built a home, coached at Southern Miss, and led the creation of an equestrian center—all while always using his hands, whether building or winning handshake contests. His family says he never regretted his brief big league moment, and his daughter believes he…