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
