About John Shaffer
Lived 1864 – 1926 (aged 62). John Shaffer was an American baseball player.
John W. Shaffer, nicknamed Cannon Ball, (February 18, 1864 – November 21, 1926) was an American professional baseball player. He played for the 1886 and 1887 New York Metropolitans. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1897.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Shaffer?
American baseball player
When was John Shaffer born?
John Shaffer was born on 18 February 1864 in Lock Haven.
When did John Shaffer die?
John Shaffer died on 21 November 1926 in Endicott.
What was John Shaffer's occupation?
John Shaffer was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Shaffer?
John Shaffer was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Shaffer (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shaffer. https://biography.guide/john-shaffer-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Shaffer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shaffer-baseball-player/.
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