About John McPherson
Lived 1869 – 1941 (aged 72). John McPherson was an American baseball player.
John Jacob McPherson (March 9, 1869 – September 30, 1941) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season and the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. He holds the all-time major league record for most career losses by a pitcher (13) whose only major league win was a shutout. McPherson also became the first player to have at least 50 plate appearances (51) in a career without scoring a run.
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Who was John McPherson?
American baseball player
When was John McPherson born?
John McPherson was born on 9 March 1869 in Easton.
When did John McPherson die?
John McPherson died on 30 September 1941 in Easton.
What was John McPherson's occupation?
John McPherson was a baseball player.
What nationality was John McPherson?
John McPherson was American.
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· DBpedia: John McPherson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McPherson. https://biography.guide/john-mcpherson-baseball-player/
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