About John Morrissey
Lived 1856 – 1884 (aged 27). John Morrissey was an American baseball player.
John J. Morrissey (December 30, 1856 – April 29, 1884) was an American Major League Baseball player from Janesville, Wisconsin, who played third base for the Buffalo Bisons. His Major League career lasted 12 games over the course of 13 days. From May 2 to May 12, he batted 47 times, collected 10 hits for a .213 batting average. In the field, he committed five errors for a .865 fielding percentage. His brother Tom Morrissey also played Major League Baseball.
Morrissey died of consumption (tuberculosis) in his hometown of Janesville, and is interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Who was John Morrissey?
Major League Baseball player
When was John Morrissey born?
John Morrissey was born on 30 December 1856 in Janesville.
When did John Morrissey die?
John Morrissey died on 29 April 1884 in Janesville.
What was John Morrissey's occupation?
John Morrissey was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Morrissey?
John Morrissey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Morrissey (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Morrissey. https://biography.guide/john-morrissey/
MLA: "John Morrissey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-morrissey/.
Chicago: "John Morrissey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-morrissey/.
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