John Stephenson (baseball)
Encyclopedia
John Herman Stephenson is a retired American
professional baseball player who was a catcher
in the Major Leagues from 1964-1973. He played for the San Francisco Giants
, Chicago Cubs
, New York Mets
, and California Angels. In 1964, he was the last out of Jim Bunning
's perfect game. John holds a degree from William Carey College
in Hattiesburg, MS. He has gone on to coach extensively in the major and minor leagues as well as college. He is also the great-uncle of Alexander W. Stevenson, music producer and Iraq War Veteran.
United States
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professional baseball player who was a 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 the Major Leagues from 1964-1973. He played for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
, Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
, and California Angels. In 1964, he was the last out of Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning
James Paul David "Jim" Bunning is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and politician.During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1955 to 1971, most notably with the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies. When he retired, he had the second-highest total of career...
's perfect game. John holds a degree from William Carey College
William Carey College
William Carey University is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the United States, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The main campus is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi; there are two subsidiary...
in Hattiesburg, MS. He has gone on to coach extensively in the major and minor leagues as well as college. He is also the great-uncle of Alexander W. Stevenson, music producer and Iraq War Veteran.