About Jack Bruton
Lived 1912 – 1973 (aged 61). Jack Bruton was an American baseball player.
Otis "Jack" Bruton (March 12, 1912 – June 1, 1973) was an American Negro league pitcher who played between 1937 and 1941.
A native of Cordova, Alabama, Bruton made his Negro leagues debut in 1937 with the Birmingham Black Barons. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Stars and Cleveland Bears, and finished his career with a two-year stint with the St. Louis–New Orleans Stars in 1940 and 1941. Bruton died in his hometown of Cordova in 1973 at age 61.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Bruton?
American baseball player
When was Jack Bruton born?
Jack Bruton was born on 12 March 1912 in Cordova, Alabama.
When did Jack Bruton die?
Jack Bruton died on 1 June 1973 in Cordova, Alabama.
What was Jack Bruton's occupation?
Jack Bruton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Bruton?
Jack Bruton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Bruton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Bruton. https://biography.guide/jack-bruton-baseball-player/
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