John Thornton

John James Thornton (May 22, 1869 – April 26, 1935) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals (1889) and Philadelphia Phillies (1891–1892). He also played outfield for the St. Louis Browns (1892). He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1899. He managed in the minors in 1906. External links Baseball Reference 1869 births Major League Baseball pitchers Washington Senators (1891–1899) players Philadelphia Phillies players St. Louis Browns (NL) players 19th-century baseball players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players Milwaukee Creams players Syracuse Stars (minor league baseball) players Utica Stars players Mobile Blackbirds players Norfolk Clam Eaters players Dallas Steers players Norfolk Clams players Norfolk Crows players Hartford Bluebirds players New Haven Texas Steers players Richmond Giants players Dubuque Tigers players Newark Colts players Paterson Giants players Derby Lushers players Minor league baseball managers 1935 deaths Baseball players from Washington, D.C.