Jack Gleason

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For the American actor and entertainer, see Jackie Gleason

John Day "Jack" Gleason (born July 14, 1854 in St. Louis, Missouri – died September 4, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a 19th century professional baseball player who primarily played third base. Gleason appeared in one game for the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National League in 1877, that team's last season. He then played in the American Association for the St. Louis Browns in 1882 and the beginning of 1883 and the Louisville Eclipses for the majority of 1883. From 1884&ndash1885 Gleason played for the St. Louis Maroons during their only season in the Union Association and their first in the National League. He played his last season in 1886 for the Philadelphia Athletics back in the American Association.

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