About John MacLean
Lived 1921 – 1973 (aged 52). John MacLean was an American journalist and sports commentator.
John F. MacLean (March 9, 1921 in Lynn, Massachusetts – September 13, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland ) was a Major League Baseball announcer for the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1956 to 1960, Washington Senators from 1961 to 1968 and the Boston Red Sox in 1972. He left the Red Sox radio broadcast crew in June 1972 due to illness. He died on September 13, 1973, following open-heart surgery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John MacLean?
American sportscaster (1921-1973)
When was John MacLean born?
John MacLean was born on 9 March 1921.
When did John MacLean die?
John MacLean died on 13 September 1973 in Baltimore.
What was John MacLean's occupation?
John MacLean was a journalist and sports commentator.
What nationality was John MacLean?
John MacLean was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John MacLean (sportscaster)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John MacLean. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-journalist/
MLA: "John MacLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-maclean-journalist/.
Chicago: "John MacLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-journalist/.
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