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John CLARKSON

Biography

Cap Anson says: "John Clarkson was a really great pitcher, in fact, the best that Chicago ever had, and that is saying a great deal, as Chicago has had some of the very best in the profession since the game first became popular within its suburbs. He was the possessor of a remarkable drop curve and fast overhand lifting speed, while his change of pace was most deceiving. He was peculiar in some things, however, and in order to get his best work you had to keep spurring him along, otherwise he was apt to let up, this being especially the case when the club was ahead and he saw what he thought was a chance to save himself."

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Birth Date: July 1, 1861
Birth Location: Cambridge, MA
Death Date: February 4, 1909
Death Location: Belmont MA, USA
Weight: 155 lb
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut Date: May 2, 1882
Final Game Date: July 12, 1894
Years Played: 13
Games Played: 546
At Bats: 1
Runs: 254
Hits: 432
Doubles: 73
Triples: 26
Home Runs: 24
RBIs: 232
Stolen Bases: 31
Base on Balls: 81
Batting Average: 0.219
Position: Pitcher



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