About John Dailey
Lived 1853 – 2000. John Dailey was an American baseball player.
John J. Dailey (October 26, 1853 – ?) was an American professional baseball player and umpire. He was the regular shortstop for the 1875 Washington Nationals and he played two July games for the Brooklyn Atlantics after the Nationals went out of business. After his playing career, Dailey umpired 12 games in the National League in 1882, and 25 games in the American Association – 23 in 1884 and 2 in 1889.
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Who was John Dailey?
American baseball player
When was John Dailey born?
John Dailey was born on 26 October 1853 in Brooklyn.
When did John Dailey die?
John Dailey died in 2000.
What was John Dailey's occupation?
John Dailey was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Dailey?
John Dailey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dailey (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dailey. https://biography.guide/john-dailey-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Dailey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dailey-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Dailey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dailey-baseball-player/.
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