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John Donnelly Notable

b. November 15, 1850 · Washington Blue Legs 1873, Philadelphia Whites 1874

John Donnelly divided two seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Washington Blue Legs from 1873, then the Philadelphia Whites through 1874.

Across 36 games he batted .252, with 40 hits and 17 runs. He finished with 2 doubles.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on November 15, 1850, and died on December 24, 1913.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1873* WAS 301371535 200 19100 .255
1874* PHI 62225 000 2000 .227
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 361591740 200 21100 .252

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For John Donnelly, that is 1873–1874. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1850

Born November 15, 1850

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1913

Died December 24, 1913