Mulvey survived a gunshot wound to the shoulder with Providence in his first major league season, and he became best known as a third baseman for the three Philadelphia teams between 1883 and 1892.

[2] He returned to the park, waited until the players were leaving the field at the end of the game, and fired a shot at Carroll.

When the Players' League folded after a single season, the Athletics moved to the American Association, and Mulvey went with the team.

The following season saw him traded to the Washington Senators, where he split 3rd base duties with 3 other players: Duke Farrell, Cub Stricker, and Sam Wise.

[6] Mulvey was found dead inside the Phillies locker room at Shibe Park on the morning of August 21, 1928.