Jack Snyder (baseball)

John William Snyder (October 6, 1886 in Lincoln, Pennsylvania – December 13, 1981 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania) was a professional baseball player who played the position of catcher in seven games for the 1917 Brooklyn Robins. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.

Jack Snyder
Catcher
Born: (1886-10-06)October 6, 1886
Lincoln, Pennsylvania
Died: December 13, 1981(1981-12-13) (aged 95)
Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 1917, for the Brooklyn Robins
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1917, for the Brooklyn Robins
MLB statistics
Batting average.273
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Teams
Records
Preceded by
Red Morgan
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
March 25, 1981 December 13, 1981
Succeeded by
Carl Manda


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