John Flynn
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John Anthony Flynn
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0½", Weight 175 lb.
- School College of the Holy Cross
- Debut April 22, 1910
- Final Game May 13, 1912
- Born September 7, 1883 in Providence, RI USA
- Died March 23, 1935 in Providence, RI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Son of Joe Flynn, John Flynn played three years in the major leagues. In his rookie year, his 6 home runs were notable given that the league leaders had ten and given that John appeared in only 96 games that year.
John Flynn and Andy Coakley were both born around the same time in Providence, RI and both played for the College of the Holy Cross as well as the National League. Coakley broke in at age 19 while Flynn came up as a 26-year-old rookie.
Flynn was at Holy Cross at the same time as Bill Carrigan, Jack Hoey, and Queenie O'Rourke.
His minor league career ran from 1906-21, in the Eastern League, American Association and International League. He hit .309 with 13 triples in 1914 for Montreal.
He also managed eight years in the Eastern League, for seven different teams.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Springfield Ponies | Eastern League | 70-53 | 3rd | none | |
| 1917 | Lawrence Barristers | Eastern League | 64-45 | 2nd | none | |
| 1918 | New London Planters | Eastern League | 46-12 | 1st | League suspended operations on July 22 | |
| 1919 | Waterbury Nattatucks | Eastern League | -- | -- | replaced by Jud Daley | |
| 1920 | Springfield Hampdens | Eastern League | 74-63 | 2nd | none | |
| 1921 | Springfield Hampdens | Eastern League | 70-82 | 6th | none | |
| 1922 | Fitchburg Boosters/Worcester Boosters | Eastern League | 8th | none | replaced Jack Mack | |
| 1926 | New Haven Profs | Eastern League | 91-60 | 2nd | none |
