Johnny Kling

Johnny Kling

As player

  • Chicago Orphans/Cubs (1900–1908, 1910–1911)
  • Boston Rustlers/Braves (1911–1912)
  • Cincinnati Reds (1913)

As manager

  • Boston Braves (1912)

John Gransfield Kling (February 25, 1875 – January 31, 1947) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs (the Chicago Orphans until 1903) (1900–1908, 1910–1911), Boston Rustlers & Braves (1911–1912), and Cincinnati Reds (1913).

Read more about Johnny Kling:  Early Years, In The Major Leagues, Pool Vs. Baseball, Final Years, Was Kling Jewish?

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