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John Anderson
John Joseph Anderson (Honest John)
Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 180 lb.
Born: December 14, 1873 in Sarpsborg, Norway
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Debut: September 8, 1894 (Age 20)
Teams (by GP): Senators/Browns/Bridegrooms/Highlanders/Brewers/... 1894-1908
Final Game: October 2, 1908 (Age 34)
Died: July 23, 1949 in Worcester, MA
Buried: Swedish Cemetery, Worcester, MA
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News -- March 2013
- 3/25 Indians Baseball Insider: Nostalgia League: The Search for the Greatest Indians Team: Greatest Indians Team It was June 20, 1971, Father's Day, Bat Day, and my birthday. That was the day...
News -- November 2012
- 11/12 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: This Date in Washington Senators History – Senator League Leaders in Batting: November 12 Senator League Leaders in Batting Batting Average 1928 Goose Goslin .379 1935 Buddy Myer .349 1946 Mickey Vernon .346...
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