Books and articles about John McCloskey

McCloskey was a catcher in the semi-pro Texas League who helped organize the professional Texas League in 1888. It was the first of five minor leagues he founded. He spent 36 seasons managing 30 different clubs, and, including his time as a player and umpire, he logged 44 years in organized ball. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 1, 1906: P John McCloskey, 3–2 with the Phils, has better luck off the field. An investment in the Cripple Creek, CO, mine pays off with a rich gold strike.