Jack McAleese

John James McAleese (August 22, 1878 – November 14, 1950) was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He put together 9 seasons in the majors, his service running from 1901 through 1909, and the St. Louis Browns of the American League stand as the club he is most identified with. His full professional career, counting minor-league campaigns, ran 16 years from 1897 to 1912. He was listed at 5'8", and he hit and threw right-handed. For collectors, his vintage cardboard footprint is anchored by an appearance in the T206 White Border set, the survey most often consulted when his image is the target. That single-issue presence narrows the chase but also keeps demand concentrated on a known card. He was 72 years of age at the time of his death. It took him 4 years of professional ball before he reached the majors. He continued in the professional game for 3 more seasons after his last big-league appearance. He was roughly 23 years old at the time of his major-league debut. He died in New York, New York. He was laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery in Sharon, Pennsylvania.