John O'Rourke

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John O'Rourke
Outfielder
Born: August 23, 1849(1849-08-23)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Died: June 23, 1911 (aged 59)
Boston, Massachusetts
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 1, 1879
for the Boston Red Caps
Final game
September 10, 1883
for the New York Metropolitans
Career statistics
Batting average     .295
Hits     279
Runs batted in     98
Teams
Career highlights and awards

John W. O'Rourke (August 23, 1849 - June 23, 1911) was a 19th century baseball player. Between 1879 and 1883, he played in the National League with the Boston Red Caps (1879-1880) and in the American Association for the New York Metropolitans (1883). A center fielder, O'Rourke batted and threw left handed. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

In a three-season career, O'Rourke posted a .295 batting average with 11 home runs and 98 RBI in 230 games.

O'Rourke died in Boston, Massachusetts, at age 61.

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Preceded by
Paul Hines
National League RBI Champion
1879
(with Charley Jones)
Succeeded by
Cap Anson