Johnny Ryan (baseball)

Johnny Ryan
Left fielder
Born: October 1853
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: March 22, 1902(1902-03-22) (aged 48)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
August 19, 1873, for the Philadelphia White Stockings
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 1877, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Batting Average .207
Home Runs 1
RBI 48
Teams

John Joseph Ryan (1853–1902) was an American outfielder from 1873-1877 in the National Association and the National League. After retiring from baseball, Ryan joined the Philadelphia Police Department in March 1891, becoming a well-liked and respected officer.[1] Ryan died while on duty, after being kicked in the stomach while trying to arrest Charles Hemple, who started a fight in a pub.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Russo, Frank (2006). Bury My Heart at Cooperstown: Salacious, Sad, and Surreal Deaths in the History of Baseball. United States: Triumph Books. p. 272. ISBN 1572438223.

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