John Glenn (1870s outfielder)
American baseball player (1850–1888)
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John W. Glenn (January 1850 – November 10, 1888) was an American Major League Baseball player for four teams during his seven-year career.[1]
| John Glenn | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder/First baseman | |
| Born: January 1850 Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: November 10, 1888 (aged 38) Sandy Hill, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 13, 1871, for the Washington Olympics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1877, for the Chicago White Stockings | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .267 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 157 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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On November 10, 1888, Glenn died from injuries sustained from being accidentally shot the week prior by a police officer in Sandy Hill, New York.[2][3] Glenn was accused of robbery and assaulting a 9-year-old girl, and the officer was attempting to protect him from a lynch mob.[2][4]
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