John Ward

Played For
Providence Grays (1878-1882)
New York Giants (1883-1889)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1891-1892)
New York Giants (1893-1894)

Managed
Providence Grays (1880)
New York Giants (1884)
Brooklyn Wonders, American Association (1890)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1891-1892)
New York Giants (1893-1894)

Where He Played
Shortstop

Born
John Montgomery Ward was born on March 3, 1860, in Bellefonte, PA.

Died
March 4, 1925, Augusta, GA

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  SS

Primary Team:  NY1

Major League Debut
July 15, 1878

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Nicknames
Monte

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1936 Veterans 3 % 1964 Veterans %

No-Hitter
6/17/1880: For PRO (N) vs. BUF (N), 5-0 at PRO. 9 innings pitched.

Post-Season Appearances
1888 World Series
1889 World Series

Notes
One source credits Ward with 72 "stolen bases" in 1896.

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