John Curran
From BR Bullpen
John Henry Curran
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 8", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 12, 1876
- Final Game September 15, 1876
- Born 1852 in Ireland
- Died September 26, 1896 in Vallejo, CA, USA
[edit] Biographical Information
John Curran played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics in the National League's inaugural season of 1876. He went 4 for 12 and scored 5 runs in playing twice at catcher and once in the outfield.
He was long listed - mistakenly - as Peter Curren. However, his real name was John Curran, and after his brief playing career, he moved to Vallejo, CA, where he died in 1896.
[edit] Further Reading
- "John Curran", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, January/February 2009, p. 2.
