About John Richmond
Lived 1855 – 1898 (aged 43). John Richmond was an American baseball player.
John H. Richmond (March 5, 1855 – October 5, 1898) was an American Major League Baseball player for eight seasons. He played mainly as a shortstop and center fielder for seven different teams from 1875 to 1885.
Richmond died in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 43, and is interred at Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Richmond?
former United States baseballer
When was John Richmond born?
John Richmond was born on 5 March 1855 in Philadelphia.
When did John Richmond die?
John Richmond died on 10 October 1898 in Philadelphia.
What was John Richmond's occupation?
John Richmond was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Richmond?
John Richmond was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Richmond (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Richmond. https://biography.guide/john-richmond-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Richmond." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-richmond-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Richmond." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-richmond-baseball-player/.
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