John Clarkson

John Clarkson

John Gibson Clarkson (July 1, 1861 – February 4, 1909) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played from 1882 to 1894. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Clarkson played for the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Chicago White Stockings (1884–1887), Boston Beaneaters (1888–1892), and Cleveland Spiders (1892–1894).

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.

Read more about John Clarkson:  Career Overview, Early Years, Chicago White Stockings (1884–1887), Cleveland Spiders (1892–1893), Life After Baseball, Notable Achievements

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