About John McCloskey
Lived 1882 – 1919 (aged 36). John McCloskey was an American baseball player.
James John McCloskey (August 25, 1882 – June 5, 1919) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons, and , for the Philadelphia Phillies.
He was the first player born in Wyoming to play in Major League Baseball.
He was killed in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on June 5, 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McCloskey?
American baseball player (1882-1919)
When was John McCloskey born?
John McCloskey was born on 20 August 1882 in Laramie.
When did John McCloskey die?
John McCloskey died on 5 June 1919 in Wilkes-Barre.
What was John McCloskey's occupation?
John McCloskey was a baseball player.
What nationality was John McCloskey?
John McCloskey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McCloskey (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McCloskey. https://biography.guide/john-mccloskey/
MLA: "John McCloskey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mccloskey/.
Chicago: "John McCloskey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mccloskey/.
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