About Jack Carney
Lived 1866 – 1925 (aged 58). Jack Carney was an American baseball player.
John Joseph Carney (November 10, 1866 – October 19, 1925), also known as "Handsome Jack", was an American professional baseball player in the late 19th century. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, United States in 1866, and made his debut with the Washington Nationals on April 24, 1889. His last game, with the Milwaukee Brewers, was on October 4, 1891, and he died in 1925 in Litchfield, New Hampshire. In his three-year career, he also played with the Buffalo Bisons, the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers, and the Cleveland Infants, and his positions were first base and outfield. Carney's best performance was with the Infants in 1890, with whom he had a batting average of .348.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Carney?
American baseball player
When was Jack Carney born?
Jack Carney was born on 10 November 1866 in Salem.
When did Jack Carney die?
Jack Carney died on 19 October 1925 in Litchfield.
What was Jack Carney's occupation?
Jack Carney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Carney?
Jack Carney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Carney (baseball)
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MLA: "Jack Carney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-carney/.
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