About John Bass
Lived 1848 – 1888 (aged 40). John Bass was an American baseball player.
John Elias Bass (July 22, 1848 – September 25, 1888) was an American professional baseball player who played shortstop in the major leagues from -. He played for the Cleveland Forest Citys, Brooklyn Atlantics, and Hartford Dark Blues.
In 1871, he led the National Association in triples with ten.
Bass served in Company F of the 1st New York Cavalry Regiment during the American Civil War. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
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Who was John Bass?
American baseball player
When was John Bass born?
John Bass was born on 22 July 1848 in Charleston.
When did John Bass die?
John Bass died on 25 September 1888 in Denver.
What was John Bass's occupation?
John Bass was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Bass?
John Bass was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bass (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bass. https://biography.guide/john-bass/
MLA: "John Bass." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bass/.
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