Johnny Kling
Played For
Chicago Cubs (1900-1911)
Boston Braves (1911-1912)
Cincinnati Reds (1913)
Managed
Boston Braves (1912)
All-Time Rankings
Johnny Kling ranks #35 among the Top 50 all-time at C. Rankings ⇒
Born
John Kling was born on February 25, 1875, in Kansas City, MO.
Died
January 31, 1947, Kansas City, MO
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: CHN
Major League Debut
September 11, 1900
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Nicknames
Noisy
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1936 |
BBWAA |
8 |
3.5% |
1937 |
BBWAA |
20 |
10.0% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
26 |
9.9% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
14 |
5.1% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
15 |
6.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
12 |
4.9% |
1946 |
Nominating Vote |
20 |
9.9% |
1948 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.7% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1906 World Series
1907 World Series
1908 World Series
1910 World Series
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