John_Glenn_(1870s_outfielder)

John Glenn (1870s outfielder)

John Glenn (1870s outfielder)

American baseball player (1850–1888)

John W. Glenn (January 1850 – November 10, 1888) was an American Major League Baseball player for four teams during his seven-year career.[1]

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On November 10, 1888, Glenn died from injuries sustained from being accidentally shot the week prior by a police officer in Sandy Hill, New York.[2][3] Glenn was accused of robbery and assaulting a 9-year-old girl, and the officer was attempting to protect him from a lynch mob.[2][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "John Glenn's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "The Penalty of John Glenn's Crime". The Sun (New York). November 11, 1888.
  3. [3]
    "Accidents". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  4. [4]
    Conner, p. 346

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