John Montgomery Ward (March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925), known as Monte Ward, was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, shortstop and manager. Ward was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Renovo, Pennsylvania. He led the formation of the first professional sports players union and a new baseball league, the Players' League.
Read more about John Montgomery Ward: Early Life, Providence Grays, New York and Reserve Clause, The Players' League, Later Career, Post-career
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