About Jack Ryan
Lived 1905 – 1967 (aged 62). Jack Ryan was an American baseball player.
John Francis Ryan (May 5, 1905 – September 2, 1967) was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at , 185 lb., Ryan batted and threw right-handed. He was born in West Mineral, Kansas.
Little is known about this LF/RF who played on a Red Sox uniform with few stars. The team finished last with a 58–96 record and only 394,620 fans came to see them play at Fenway Park that season. Ryan appeared in two games and went hitless in three at-bats, as he did not commit error in his only fielding chance.
Ryan died at the age of 62 in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Ryan?
American baseball outfielder (1905-1967)
When was Jack Ryan born?
Jack Ryan was born on 5 May 1905 in West Mineral.
When did Jack Ryan die?
Jack Ryan died on 2 September 1967 in Rochester.
What was Jack Ryan's occupation?
Jack Ryan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Ryan?
Jack Ryan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Ryan (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Ryan. https://biography.guide/jack-ryan-baseball-player-1905/
MLA: "Jack Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-ryan-baseball-player-1905/.
Chicago: "Jack Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-ryan-baseball-player-1905/.
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