About John Gilbert
Lived 1864 – 1903 (aged 39). John Gilbert was an American baseball player.
John G. Gilbert (January 8, 1864 – November 12, 1903) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played in two games for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, both on June 23, 1890. He started both ends of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, collecting eight at bats without a hit. His brother Harry H. Gilbert was his teammate on that team. The Pittsburgh Alleghenies later became the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Who was John Gilbert?
American baseball player
When was John Gilbert born?
John Gilbert was born on 8 January 1864 in Pottstown.
When did John Gilbert die?
John Gilbert died on 12 November 1903 in Pottstown.
What was John Gilbert's occupation?
John Gilbert was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Gilbert?
John Gilbert was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gilbert (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gilbert. https://biography.guide/john-gilbert-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gilbert-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Gilbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gilbert-baseball-player/.
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