by Max Silberman

Eddie Mayo was the 8th oldest living major leaguer when he passed away on November 28th, 2006 at the age of 96.

His niece, Karen Poydenis informed the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society of his passing and noted that he was a wonderful gentleman and fine player who was much loved by his family. He was born Edward Joseph Mayoski but was known in baseball as Eddie Mayo. He played third base for the Athletics in 1943 and was a fine defensive infielder who could also play second base and shortstop. In his rookie year with the New York Giants in 1936 he played in the World Series as he later did as a member of the World Champion 1945 Detroit Tigers. He also played for the Boston Braves. He played several seasons for the Tigers in the mid and late 1940s. After his playing career, he coached including stints with the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Philllies.

By all accounts Eddie Mayo was a man who loved the game of baseball and was always a credit to the game.

The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society extends it deepest condolences to the family.

Eddie Mayo’s passing leaves 70 surviving Philadelphia Athletics.