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Jack Dalton

1885 – 1950

American baseball player

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Lived 1885 – 1950 (aged 64). Jack Dalton was an American baseball player.

Tolbert Percy Dalton (July 3, 1885 – February 17, 1950) was an American professional baseball player who played outfield in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1916. He attended the University of Virginia. He mysteriously vanished on July 4, 1948, from Catonsville, Maryland, while walking to a church service. In March 2012, it was discovered that Dalton had died of a heart ailment in a Pittsburgh hospital in 1950.

In 345 games over four major league seasons, Dalton posted a .286 batting average (333-for-1163) with 167 runs, 39 doubles, 15 triples, 4 home runs, 112 RBIs, 52 stolen bases, 129 bases on balls.362 on-base percentage and .356 slugging percentage. Often attributed as "Jack", he finished his career with a .966 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions. He later served in the United States Army.

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Education
University of Virginia
Also known as
Tolbert Percy Dalton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Dalton?

American baseball player (1885-1950)

When was Jack Dalton born?

Jack Dalton was born on 3 July 1885 in Henderson.

When did Jack Dalton die?

Jack Dalton died on 17 February 1950 in Pittsburgh.

What was Jack Dalton's occupation?

Jack Dalton was a baseball player.

What nationality was Jack Dalton?

Jack Dalton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Dalton

· Wikidata: Q6111980

· DBpedia: Tolbert Dalton

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