Maney was working at the Iroquois Iron Works in Philadelphia when he was recruited to play for the Tigers for one day against the Philadelphia A's. He later wrote to his brother:
Maney also walked once and was hit by a pitch in the 24-2 defeat. For many years, he was listed in baseball records as "Pat Meaney"; his real identity was established by baseball researcher Bill Dougherty, and Vince Maney's real name is now listed in official baseball records.

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