About John Rainey
Lived 1864 – 1912 (aged 48). John Rainey was an American baseball player.
John Paul Rainey (July 16, 1864 – November 11, 1912) was an American Major League Baseball player who played for the 1887 New York Giants and 1890 Buffalo Bisons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Rainey?
American baseball player
When was John Rainey born?
John Rainey was born on 26 July 1864 in Birmingham.
When did John Rainey die?
John Rainey died on 11 November 1912 in Detroit.
What was John Rainey's occupation?
John Rainey was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Rainey?
John Rainey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Rainey (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Rainey. https://biography.guide/john-rainey/
MLA: "John Rainey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-rainey/.
Chicago: "John Rainey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-rainey/.
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