John E. Manning (December 20, 1853 – August 15, 1929) was an American Major League Baseball player. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States, he broke into the National Association in 1873 at the age of 19. His career covered 12 seasons, eight teams, and three leagues. He was a primarily a right fielder who also played many games as a pitcher, and would play the infield positions on occasion as well.
On August 3, 1876, he became the first pitcher to hit a home run.
On October 9, 1884, when his Philadelphia Quakers ballclub were visiting the Chicago White Stockings in Lakeshore Park, he hit three home runs in the same game, becoming the third player to do so. The first occasions were done by Ned Williamson and Cap Anson. All three had their big game in that hitter-friendly park in 1884.[1]
Manning died in Boston, Massachusetts, and was interred at New Calvary Cemetery in Boston.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Baseball Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- ^ Baseball Almanac
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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