About John Butler
Lived 1879 – 1950 (aged 70). John Butler was an American baseball player.
John Albert Butler (a.k.a. Frederick King) (July 26, 1879 – February 2, 1950) was an American professional baseball player who played catcher from 1901 to 1907. He attended Fordham University and was later a coach for the Chicago White Sox.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Butler?
professional baseball player, born 1879
When was John Butler born?
John Butler was born on 26 July 1879 in Boston.
When did John Butler die?
John Butler died on 2 February 1950 in Boston.
What was John Butler's occupation?
John Butler was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Butler?
John Butler was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Butler (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Butler. https://biography.guide/john-butler-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Butler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-butler-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Butler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-butler-baseball-player/.
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