About John Tilley
Lived 1854 – 1927 (aged 72–73). John Tilley was an American baseball player.
John C. Tilley (August 1854 – March 6, 1927) was an American left fielder in professional baseball. He played in Major League Baseball for the 1882 Cleveland Blues of the National League, the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings of the American Association, and the 1884 St. Paul White Caps of the Union Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Tilley?
American baseball player
When was John Tilley born?
John Tilley was born in 1854 in New York City.
When did John Tilley die?
John Tilley died on 6 March 1927 in Newark.
What was John Tilley's occupation?
John Tilley was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Tilley?
John Tilley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Tilley (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tilley. https://biography.guide/john-tilley/
MLA: "John Tilley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tilley/.
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