About John Peters
Lived 1893 – 1932 (aged 38). John Peters was an American baseball player.
John William Peters (July 14, 1893 – February 21, 1932) was an American reserve catcher in Major League Baseball who played in parts of four seasons for the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians (1918) and Philadelphia Phillies (1921–1922). Peters batted and threw right-handed.
Biography He was born in Kansas City, Kansas.
In 112 games, Peters was a .265 hitter (80-for-132) with seven home runs, 22 runs, and 47 RBI.
Peters died in Kansas City at the age of 38.
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Who was John Peters?
American baseball player (1893-1932)
When was John Peters born?
John Peters was born on 14 July 1893 in Kansas City.
When did John Peters die?
John Peters died on 21 February 1932 in Kansas City.
What was John Peters's occupation?
John Peters was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Peters?
John Peters was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Peters (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Peters. https://biography.guide/john-peters-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Peters." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-peters-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Peters." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-peters-baseball-player/.
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