The Resume

(November 9, 1876-August 25, 1965)
Played for the New York Giants (1905)
Received a Medical Degree from University of Maryland (1908)
Portrayed by Burt Lancaster and Frank Whealey in 'Field of Dreams'

Why he might be annoying:

He played in one career game and had no at bats (June 29, 1905).
You can barely call it a game since he only played one inning and the ball never even left the infield.
Many used to believe that he was just a character made up in Hollywood.

Why he might not be annoying:

He is a legend for playing just one game.
After he finished the 1907 season in the Minor League, he went back to Maryland to finish his medical degree.
His brother Frank became a United States Senator.
He is a legendary doctor in Minnesota who had respect for the entire community.
He gained national attention for his thirteen year study of children's blood pressure.
The Twins named June 29, 2005, 'Moonlight Graham Day.' His wife even threw out the first pitch.
His wife loved Burt Lancaster's performance of him in 'Field of Dreams.'

Credit: Toys in the Attic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Athletes Who Inspired a Movie
• Baseball Players
• I Attended University of Maryland
• I Attended University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• I Died in 1965 (Ranked: 88)
• I Earned a Doctorate
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• Look at My Autographed Photo
• Meat Names
• My Nickname is Part of My Name [A-L]
• Pig Names
• Profiles 17751-18000 (Ranked: 17940)
• San Francisco Giants
• Toys in the Attic's Profiles [Series 2]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 65.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 40.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 103 Votes: 48.54% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 180 Votes: 45.00% Annoying