About John Singleton
Lived 1896 – 1937 (aged 40). John Singleton was an American baseball player.
John Edward "Sheriff" Singleton (November 27, 1896 – October 23, 1937) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and National Football League (NFL) halfback and wingback. As a baseball player, Singleton was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies in the season. In 22 career games, he had a 1–10 record with a 5.90 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed. In football, he played in five games for the Dayton Triangles in .
Singleton was born in Gallipolis, Ohio and died in Dayton, Ohio.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Singleton's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Singleton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Singleton?
American baseball player (1896-1937)
When was John Singleton born?
John Singleton was born on 27 November 1896 in Gallipolis.
When did John Singleton die?
John Singleton died on 23 October 1937 in Dayton.
What was John Singleton's occupation?
John Singleton was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Singleton?
John Singleton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Singleton (athlete)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Singleton. https://biography.guide/john-singleton-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Singleton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-singleton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Singleton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-singleton-baseball-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC