John Morrissey
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John J. Morrissey
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut May 2, 1881
- Final Game 1881
- Born December 30, 1856 in Janesville, WI USA
- Died April 29, 1884 in Janesville, WI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
John Morrissey played 12 games for the 1881 Buffalo Bisons at third base. The manager at the time was Jim O'Rourke, a very busy guy who, in addition to managing, played in every single game that season, appearing at five positions. O'Rourke played more third than anywhere else, but when he was elsewhere, Morrissey got his 12 opportunities.
It has now been determined that the records for the 1882 Detroit Wolverines previously attributed to John Morrissey actually belong to Tom Morrissey. Tom, his brother, also played third base.
