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Bruno Block

Bruno Block
Catcher
Born: (1885-03-13)March 13, 1885
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Died: August 6, 1937(1937-08-06) (aged 52)
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 1907, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1914, for the Chicago Chi-Feds
MLB statistics
Batting average.231
Home runs1
Runs batted in69
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Caught Ed Walsh's no-hitter August 27, 1911

James "Jimmy" John Block (born James John Blochowicz on March 13, 1885 – August 6, 1937) was a catcher over parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball. He was known during his playing days as Jimmy Block. He reported to the Washington Senators the same day that Walter Johnson made his major league debut. Jimmy Block caught "Big" Ed Walsh's no-hitter on August 27, 1911.[1] He married Maria Czaplewski of Milwaukee with the marriage license filing date of October 6, 1910.[2] After his baseball career ended, he became a salesman for the Miller Brewing Company.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b McGlynn, Stoney (May 13, 1933). "Jimmy Block, Former Big League Catcher, Segel, Wis., Native". The Milwaukee Sentinel: 16.
  2. ^ "Jimmy Block Catches Bride". The Milwaukee Sentinel. October 7, 1910.
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