About John Smith
Lived 1858 – 1899 (aged 40–41). John Smith was an American baseball player.
John Joseph Smith (1858 – January 6, 1899) was an American professional baseball player who, in 1882, played one season in the National League. In total he appeared in 54 games, all as a first baseman. He played in 35 games with the Troy Trojans and 19 with Worcester Worcesters. Smith had a .242 batting average in 219 career at bats. His listed height during his playing career was 5'11" and his weight was 210. It is unknown if he batted or threw left or right-handed. He was born in New York City, and died on January 6, 1899 at the age of 40 or 41 in San Francisco, California. He is interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, California.
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Who was John Smith?
American baseball player (1858-1899)
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born in 1858 in New York City.
When did John Smith die?
John Smith died on 27 September 1899 in San Francisco.
What was John Smith's occupation?
John Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Smith?
John Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Smith (1880s first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Smith. https://biography.guide/john-smith-baseball-player-1858/
MLA: "John Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-smith-baseball-player-1858/.
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