John Lowry

John D. Lowry
born John W. Lawrie

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut June 12, 1875
• Final Game July 4, 1875
• Born 1849 in Washington, DC USA
• Died January 20, 1879 in Washington, DC USA

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Biographical Information

John Lowry played with the Washington Nationals of the National Association in 1875. A centerfielder, he played 6 games, hitting .136. It was thought that he was from Baltimore, MD and someone with that name was listed in the city's directory until 1903, but it wasn't the ballplayer. His actual last name was "Lawrie", which made it possible to identify him.

Further Reading

• "John Lowry", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, November/December 2014, p. 1.
• "John Lawrie", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, May/June 2025, p. 2.