Jack Ryan (pitcher)

Jack Ryan (September 19, 1884 in Lawrenceville, Illinois – October 16, 1949 in Handsboro, Mississippi) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1908-1911. He was involved in a trade on February 16, 1909 which send Ryan, Charlie Chech and $12,500 from the Cleveland Naps to the Boston Red Sox for future Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young.

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