About John Dobbs
Lived 1875 – 1934 (aged 59). John Dobbs was an American baseball player.
John Gordon Dobbs (June 3, 1875 – September 9, 1934) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1901 to 1905 for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Orphans/Cubs, and Brooklyn Superbas.
In 582 games over 5 seasons, Dobbs posted a .263 batting average (585-for-2224) with 305 runs, 7 home runs, 207 RBIs and 78 stolen bases. He finished his career with a .949 fielding percentage playing at outfield and several games at second and third base and shortstop.
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Who was John Dobbs?
American baseball player (1875–1934)
When was John Dobbs born?
John Dobbs was born on 3 June 1875 in Chattanooga.
When did John Dobbs die?
John Dobbs died on 9 September 1934 in Charlotte.
What was John Dobbs's occupation?
John Dobbs was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Dobbs?
John Dobbs was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dobbs. https://biography.guide/john-dobbs/
MLA: "John Dobbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dobbs/.
Chicago: "John Dobbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dobbs/.
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