Positions: Pitcher and Rightfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 155lb (178cm, 70kg)
Born: July 1, 1861 in Cambridge, MA us
Died: February 4, 1909 in Belmont, MA
Buried: Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA
High School: Webster School (Cambridge, MA)
Debut: May 2, 1882 (Age 20-305d, 519th in major league history)
Last Game: July 12, 1894 (Age 33-011d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1963.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View John Clarkson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1884 season
Full Name: John Gibson Clarkson
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Relatives: Brother of Dad Clarkson, Walter Clarkson; Cousin of Mert Hackett, Walter Hackett
Career
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