About John Dowd
Lived 1891 – 1981 (aged 90). John Dowd was an American baseball player.
John Leo Dowd (born John Leo O'Dowd from January 3, 1891, to January 31, 1981) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the New York Highlanders in . In 10 career games, he had a .194 batting average, with six hits in 31 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.
Dowd was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Who was John Dowd?
American baseball player
When was John Dowd born?
John Dowd was born on 3 January 1891 in Weymouth.
When did John Dowd die?
John Dowd died on 31 January 1981 in Fort Lauderdale.
What was John Dowd's occupation?
John Dowd was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Dowd?
John Dowd was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dowd (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dowd. https://biography.guide/john-dowd/
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