About John Thornton
Lived 1869 – 1935 (aged 65). John Thornton was an American baseball player.
John James Thornton (May 22, 1869 – April 26, 1935) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies (1891–1892). He also played outfield for the St. Louis Browns (1892). He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1899. He managed in the minors in 1906.
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Who was John Thornton?
American baseball player (1869-1935)
When was John Thornton born?
John Thornton was born on 22 May 1869 in Washington, D.C..
When did John Thornton die?
John Thornton died on 26 April 1935 in Washington, D.C..
What was John Thornton's occupation?
John Thornton was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Thornton?
John Thornton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thornton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thornton. https://biography.guide/john-thornton-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thornton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thornton-baseball-player/.
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