Cub Stricker
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John A. Stricker born John A. Streaker
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 3", Weight 138 lb.
- Debut May 2, 1882
- Final Game September 29, 1893
- Born February 15, 1860 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died November 19, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA USA
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Cub Stricker played eleven seasons in three major leagues. He primarily played second base. He was noted for being only 5 ' 3 " tall.
In a 1908 New York Times article, Stricker was said to have been one of the best at bluffing an out at second. The article mentioned Stricker as saying that he once got Harry Stovey called out three times in one day at second without Stricker ever having come near the bag.
| Preceded by Jack Glasscock | St. Louis Browns Manager 1892 | Succeeded by Jack Crooks |
