John Cross

John Alexander Cross

• School Brown University

• Born February 2, 1857 in Providence, RI USA
• Died February 10, 1942 in Providence, RI USA

Biographical Information

John Cross was an umpire in the National League in 1876 and 1878, working a total of 10 games. He was a collegiate catcher when he made his debut, then later worked in a textile mill. He worked the game in which Paul Hines may have turned his unassisted triple play.

Source: Spring 2024 Baseball Research Journal

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