John Humphries

Also known as John Henry Humphries

John Henry Humphries was a Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Gothams and the Washington Nationals. Despite being left-handed, Humphries played catcher, a position dominated by right-handed players. He also played outfield and first base. Humphries was the father of the poet Rolfe Humphries, who mentioned him in his poem "Polo Grounds."

Occupation: baseball player
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 12, 1861
Died: November 29, 1933

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John Henry Humphries ( – ) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Gothams and the Washington Nationals. Despite being left-handed, Humphries played catcher, a position dominated by right-handed players. He also played outfield and first base. Humphries was the father of the poet Rolfe Humphries, who mentioned him in his poem "Polo Grounds." Amateur career College Humphries attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He was the first player from Cornell to play in Major League Baseball. Professional career

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Also known as John Henry Humphries

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About John Humphries

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