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John Cunningham Notable

b. August 9, 1892 · French Lick Plutos 1913, Dayton Marcos 1920

John Cunningham divided eight seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the French Lick Plutos from 1913, then the Dayton Marcos through 1920.

Across 26 games he batted .243, with 26 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 4 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 26 games at shortstop, with 60 assists and 11 errors. He turned 10 double plays.

He was born in Montgomery, AL, USA on August 9, 1892, and died on November 16, 1922.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913* FLP 73159 230 6400 .290
1920 DM 1976617 210 5202 .224
Major leagues 1976617 210 5202 .224
All seasons 261071126 440 11602 .243

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For John Cunningham, that is 1913–1913. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1892

Born August 9, 1892

Montgomery, AL, USA

1922

Died November 16, 1922