About Jack Compton
Lived 1882 – 1974 (aged 92). Jack Compton was an American baseball player.
Harry Leroy Compton (March 9, 1882 – July 4, 1974) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1911. He later managed the Dayton Veterans in 1915.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Compton?
American baseball player
When was Jack Compton born?
Jack Compton was born on 9 March 1882 in Lancaster.
When did Jack Compton die?
Jack Compton died on 4 July 1974 in Lancaster.
What was Jack Compton's occupation?
Jack Compton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Compton?
Jack Compton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Compton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Compton. https://biography.guide/jack-compton-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jack Compton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-compton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Compton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-compton-baseball-player/.
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