John Clarkson
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John Gibson Clarkson (July 1, 1861 - February 4, 1909) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Playing for the Worcester Worcesters, Chicago White Stockings, Boston Beaneaters, and Cleveland Spiders, Clarkson compiled a career 328-178 record, placing him twelfth on the list of all-time wins. Clarkson pitched over 600 innings in a season twice and won a career-high 53 games in 1885. In MLB history, only Charles Radbourn has won more games in a single season (59 in 1884).
On June 4, 1889, Clarkson became the first pitcher in Major League history to strike out three batters on nine pitches, in the third inning of a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Quakers.
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| John Clarkson is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame |
Clarkson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
[edit] External links
- Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Page
- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
Categories: 1861 births | 1909 deaths | 300 win club | Baseball Hall of Fame | Major league pitchers | Major league players from Massachusetts | 19th century baseball players | Worcester Ruby Legs players | Chicago White Stockings players | Boston Beaneaters players | Cleveland Spiders players | Major League Baseball pitchers who have pitched a no-hitter
