About John Roach
Lived 1867 – 1934 (aged 66). John Roach was an American baseball player.
John F. Roach (November 19, 1867 – April 2, 1934) was a 19th-century American Major League Baseball player. In 1887 he pitched in a single game for the New York Giants. He also had an extensive minor league baseball career, that lasted from 1886 through 1898.
His brother, Mike Roach, also played in the Major Leagues with the Washington Senators in .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Roach?
American baseball player
When was John Roach born?
John Roach was born on 19 November 1867 in North Bend.
When did John Roach die?
John Roach died on 2 April 1934 in Peoria.
What was John Roach's occupation?
John Roach was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Roach?
John Roach was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Roach (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Roach. https://biography.guide/john-roach-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Roach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-roach-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Roach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-roach-baseball-player/.
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