John Dowd

John Leo Dowd
born John Leo O'Dowd

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 170 lb.
• School University of Vermont
• Debut July 3, 1912
• Final Game July 13, 1912
• Born January 3, 1891 in Weymouth, MA USA
• Died January 31, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, FL USA

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Biographical Information

John Dowd played ten games at shortstop for the 1912 Highlanders. He had been at the University of Vermont from 1910-12. The regular shortstop for the 1912 Highlanders was Jack Martin, also a rookie, who was not in the majors the following season.