John Radcliff
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John Y. Radcliff
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 6", Weight 140 lb.
- Debut May 20, 1871
- Born June 29, 1846 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died July 26, 1911 in Ocean City, NJ USA
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John Radcliff was expelled from the National Association after he attempted to bribe umpire William McLean with $175 to help Chicago win in 1874. Candy Cummings, Denny Mack, Nat Hicks were also implicated but never blacklisted. He was reinstated one year later.
