Johnny Ryan (baseball) explained

Johnny Ryan
Position:Left fielder
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Unknown
Birth Date:October 1853
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 19
Debutyear:1873
Debutteam:Philadelphia White Stockings
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 12
Finalyear:1877
Finalteam:Cincinnati Reds
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting Average
Stat1value:.208
Stat2label:Home Runs
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:RBI
Stat3value:48
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John Joseph Ryan (1853–1902) was an American outfielder from 1873 to 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 suffered a fatal heart attack and died while on duty, after being kicked in the stomach while trying to arrest Charles Hemple, who started a fight in a pub.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Russo, Frank. Bury My Heart at Cooperstown: Salacious, Sad, and Surreal Deaths in the History of Baseball. registration. 2006. Triumph Books. United States. 1572438223. 272.
  2. https://www.odmp.org/officer/22738-police-officer-john-j-ryan ODMP memorial J.J. Ryan