About John Glenn
Lived 1850 – 1888 (aged 37–38). John Glenn was an American baseball player.
John W. Glenn (January 1850 – November 10, 1888) was an American Major League Baseball player for four teams during his seven-year career.
On November 10, 1888, Glenn died from injuries sustained from being accidentally shot the week prior by a police officer in Sandy Hill, New York. Glenn was accused of robbery and assaulting a 9-year-old girl, and the officer was attempting to protect him from a lynch mob.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Glenn?
baseball player
When was John Glenn born?
John Glenn was born in 1850 in Rochester.
When did John Glenn die?
John Glenn died on 10 November 1888 in Hudson Falls.
What was John Glenn's occupation?
John Glenn was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Glenn?
John Glenn was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Glenn (1870s outfielder)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Glenn. https://biography.guide/john-glenn-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Glenn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-glenn-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Glenn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-glenn-baseball-player/.
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