John Brown
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John J. Brown (Ad)
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Debut August 11, 1897
- Final Game August 11, 1897
- Born August 24, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died July 18, 1908 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
John Brown pitched a single game in the majors, for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms on August 11, 1897. He was a stone cutter from Philadelphia, PA, and lived most of his life in the city. His whereabouts in later life were unknown for a long time, but information uncovered in 2006 confirms that he died in his home town and was buried in Philadelphia's Old Cathedral Cemetery.
[edit] Sources
- "John Brown" in SABR Biographical Research Committee Report, July-August 2006, p. 1.
