Jack Calhoun
Encyclopedia
John Charles Calhoun nicknamed Jack and Red, was a baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals
in 1902.
The 22-year-old ballplayer made his major league debut on June 27, 1902 and played in his final game on September 18 of that year. In 20 games (64 at-bats), he hit .156 with two doubles, one triple and eight RBI.
His minor league career lasted considerably longer. He spent 12 seasons in the minors, hitting .254 in 1,314 games. Perhaps his best season was in 1904 with the Haverhill Hustlers - that season, he hit .314 in 118 games.
Calhoun also managed in the minor leagues for eight seasons. He first the Jersey City Skeeters
in 1909, replacing Gene McCann
and being replaced by Jack Ryan. His next managerial assignment was in 1911 with the Elmira Colonels, with whom he managed until 1912. From 1913 to 1916, he headed the Binghamton Bingoes, leading them to league championships in 1913 and 1915. He last managed the Wilkes-Barre Barons
in 1917, leading them to a league championship as well.
Following his playing and managing career, he served as a district police commissioner and police chief.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in 1902.
The 22-year-old ballplayer made his major league debut on June 27, 1902 and played in his final game on September 18 of that year. In 20 games (64 at-bats), he hit .156 with two doubles, one triple and eight RBI.
His minor league career lasted considerably longer. He spent 12 seasons in the minors, hitting .254 in 1,314 games. Perhaps his best season was in 1904 with the Haverhill Hustlers - that season, he hit .314 in 118 games.
Calhoun also managed in the minor leagues for eight seasons. He first the Jersey City Skeeters
Jersey City Skeeters
The Jersey City Skeeters were a minor league baseball team which operated in Jersey City, New Jersey. The club started in the 1860s and by 1870 joined the National Association of Base Ball Players....
in 1909, replacing Gene McCann
Gene McCann
Henry Eugene McCann was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he pitched in nine games for the Brooklyn Superbas during the 1901 and 1902 baseball seasons. He died at age 66 in New York City.-External links:...
and being replaced by Jack Ryan. His next managerial assignment was in 1911 with the Elmira Colonels, with whom he managed until 1912. From 1913 to 1916, he headed the Binghamton Bingoes, leading them to league championships in 1913 and 1915. He last managed the Wilkes-Barre Barons
Wilkes-Barre Barons (baseball)
The Wilkes-Barre Barons were a minor league team that existed on and off from 1888 to 1955. They began in the Central League in 1888, but the league disbanded after that season. Their next incarnation came about in 1905, when they began playing in the New York State League. They played in that...
in 1917, leading them to a league championship as well.
Following his playing and managing career, he served as a district police commissioner and police chief.