About Bruno Block
Lived 1885 – 1937 (aged 52). Bruno Block was an American baseball player.
James "Jimmy" John Block (born James John Blochowicz on March 13, 1885 – August 6, 1937) was an American catcher over parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball. He was known during his playing days as Jimmy Block. He reported to the Washington Senators the same day that Walter Johnson made his major league debut. Jimmy Block caught "Big" Ed Walsh's no-hitter on August 27, 1911. He married Maria Czaplewski of Milwaukee with the marriage license filing date of October 6, 1910. After his baseball career ended, he became a salesman for the Miller Brewing Company.
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Who was Bruno Block?
American baseball player
When was Bruno Block born?
Bruno Block was born on 13 March 1885 in Wisconsin Rapids.
When did Bruno Block die?
Bruno Block died on 6 August 1937 in South Milwaukee.
What was Bruno Block's occupation?
Bruno Block was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bruno Block?
Bruno Block was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruno Block. https://biography.guide/bruno-block/
MLA: "Bruno Block." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruno-block/.
Chicago: "Bruno Block." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruno-block/.
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