John Singleton (athlete)

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John Edward "Sheriff" Singleton (November 27, 1896 – October 23, 1937) was a Major League Baseball pitcher and National Football League halfback and wingback. As a baseball player, Singleton was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1922 season. In 22 career games, he had a 1–10 record with a 5.90 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed. In football, he played in five games for the Dayton Triangles in 1929.

John Singleton
Pitcher
Born: (1896-11-27)November 27, 1896
Gallipolis, Ohio
Died: October 23, 1937(1937-10-23) (aged 40)
Dayton, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 8, 1922, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 22, 1922, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–10
Earned run average5.90
Strikeouts27
Teams
John Singleton
No. 4
Position:Halfback / Wingback
Personal information
Born:(1896-11-27)November 27, 1896
Gallipolis, Ohio
Died:October 23, 1937(1937-10-23) (aged 40)
Dayton, Ohio
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Singleton was born in Gallipolis, Ohio and died in Dayton, Ohio.

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