John Daley (baseball)

John Francis Daley (May 25, 1887 – August 31, 1988) was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played with the St. Louis Browns in 1912.[1] At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.

John Daley
Shortstop
Born: (1887-05-25)May 25, 1887
Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Died: August 8, 1988(1988-08-08) (aged 101)
Mansfield, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 19, 1912, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
August 20, 1912, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Batting average.173
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Teams
  • St. Louis Browns (1912)

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Records
Preceded by
Carl Manda
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
March 9, 1983 August 31, 1988
Succeeded by
Bill Otis


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