About John Douglas
Lived 1917 – 1984 (aged 66). John Douglas was an American baseball player.
John Franklin Douglas (September 14, 1917 – February 11, 1984) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played five games during the 1945 season for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Born in Thayer, West Virginia, he died at age 66 in Miami, Florida.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Douglas?
American first baseman, born 1917
When was John Douglas born?
John Douglas was born on 14 September 1917 in Thayer.
When did John Douglas die?
John Douglas died on 11 February 1984 in Miami.
What was John Douglas's occupation?
John Douglas was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Douglas?
John Douglas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Douglas (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Douglas. https://biography.guide/john-douglas-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Douglas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-douglas-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Douglas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-douglas-baseball-player/.
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