About John Griffin
Lived 1894 – 1984 (aged 89–90). John Griffin was an American baseball player.
John Henry Griffin (August 17, 1913 – November 1984) was an American Negro league baseball pitcher in the 1930s.
A native of Ferguson, Missouri, Griffin played for the St. Louis Stars in 1937. In nine recorded appearances on the mound, he posted a 9.07 ERA over 42.2 innings. Griffin died in St. Louis, Missouri in 1984 at age 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Griffin?
American baseball player
When was John Griffin born?
John Griffin was born on 30 October 1894 in Ferguson, Missouri.
When did John Griffin die?
John Griffin died in 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri.
What was John Griffin's occupation?
John Griffin was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Griffin?
John Griffin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Griffin (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Griffin. https://biography.guide/john-griffin-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Griffin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-griffin-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Griffin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-griffin-baseball-player/.
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