Jack Snyder (baseball)

John William Snyder (October 6, 1886 – December 13, 1981) was an American professional baseball player who played the position of catcher in seven games for the 1917 Brooklyn Robins. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.

Jack Snyder
Catcher
Born: (1886-10-06)October 6, 1886
Lincoln, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: December 13, 1981(1981-12-13) (aged 95)
Brownsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 1917, for the Brooklyn Robins
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1917, for the Brooklyn Robins
MLB statistics
Batting average.273
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
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Records
Preceded by Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
March 25, 1981 – December 13, 1981
Succeeded by