Jack Corcoran
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John H. "Jack" Corcoran (May 15, 1858 – December 28, 1935), was an American
catcher
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Brooklyn Atlantics
during the season. This was his only season in the Majors. He did play professional baseball in various minor and independent leagues from 1882-1899.
United States
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catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Brooklyn Atlantics
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
during the season. This was his only season in the Majors. He did play professional baseball in various minor and independent leagues from 1882-1899.