John McCloskey (pitcher)

James John McCloskey (August 20, 1882 – June 5, 1919) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons, 1906 and 1907, for the Philadelphia Phillies.

John McCloskey
Pitcher
Born: (1882-08-20)August 20, 1882
Laramie, Wyoming Territory
Died: June 5, 1919(1919-06-05) (aged 36)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
May 3, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
May 31, 1907, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3-2
Strikeouts9
Earned run average3.60
Teams

He was killed in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on June 5, 1919.[1]

References

  1. "Powder Car in Tunnel Blows Up". The Post-Crescent. June 5, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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