John Perrin (American sportsman)

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Jack Perrin
Perrin at Michigan, 1920
Outfielder (baseball), Back (football)
Born: (1898-02-04)February 4, 1898
Escanaba, Michigan
Died: June 24, 1969(1969-06-24) (aged 71)
Detroit, Michigan
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 11, 1921, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 1921, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Games played4
Batting average.231
Hits3
Teams

John Stephenson "Jack" Perrin (February 4, 1898 – June 24, 1969) was an American baseball and football player. He played college baseball and football for the University of Michigan. He later played Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox in 1921 and professional football for the Hartford Blues of the National Football League in 1926.

Early years

Perrin was born in

Upper Peninsula on February 4, 1898.[1][2] He was the son of Levi Perrin and Margaret J. (Stephenson) Perrin. At the time of the 1900 United States Census, Perrin was living in Escanaba with his parents, four brothers, a sister, and a servant.[3] At the time of the 1920 Census, Perrin was listed as living in Escanaba with his uncles, Fred and Andrew Stephenson and older brothers, Marshal and George Perrin.[4]

University of Michigan

After graduating from Escanaba High School in 1916,

Michigamua.[9]

Professional baseball

In July 1921, Perrin joined the Boston Red Sox.[10] He appeared in only four games for the Red Sox, all during mid-July 1921.[1] He served as a backup for regular right fielder Shano Collins. He had three hits in 13 at-bats, scored three runs, and had one RBI.[1] On July 26, 1921, the Red Sox released Perrin to Waterbury of the Eastern League.[11]

After being released by the Red Sox, Perrin appeared in 71 games for the

Waterbury Brasscos during the 1921 season. In 274 at-bats, he hit .299 with a .409 slugging percentage, 112 total bases, 10 doubles, and 10 triples.[12] In the spring of 1922, Perrin remained bound to the Red Sox for spring training at Hot Springs, Arkansas
.

After a three-year absence from professional baseball, Perrin played in 1925 for the

Waynesboro Villagers in the Blue Ridge League and the Pittsfield Hillies in the Eastern League. Between the two teams, Perrin appeared in 106 games in 1926 with a batting average of .312, a slugging percentage of .488, 202 total bases, 37 doubles, six home triples and eight home runs.[12]

Perrin concluded his professional baseball career in 1927 playing for the Hagerstown Hubs in the Blue Ridge League. He hit .316 with a .475 slugging percentage, 155 total bases, 21 doubles, five triples and seven home runs.[12]

Professional football

In October 1926, Perrin joined the

fullback and quarterback positions. He also served as a place-kicker for the Blues, kicking three extra points and one field goal.[14]

Perrin also played for the Clifton Heights Orange & Black in 1927.[15]

Later years

Perrin died at the age of 71 in Detroit, Michigan.[1] He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba.[2][16]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jack Perrin". Baseball-Reference.com.
  2. ^
    Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ Census entry for John S Perrin. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Enscaba Ward 2, Delta, Michigan; Roll: 708; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 35; FHL microfilm: 1240708.
  4. ^ Census record for John Perrin. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Escanaba Ward 2, Delta, Michigan; Roll: T625_762; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 148.
  5. ^ "Jack Perrin Is Real Star: Halfback Shows Well in 20 Minute Scrimmage at Ferry Field Friday". Detroit Free Press. September 25, 1920. p. 14.
  6. ^ a b "Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan Football Rosters". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
  7. ^ Michiganensian: Michigan's '18 Football Season. University of Michigan. 1919. pp. 518–522. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  8. ^ "1918 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  9. ^ 1921 Michiganensian, p. 82.
  10. ^ "Jack Perrin Joins Boston Red Sox". The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland. July 10, 1921. p. 73.
  11. ^ "Red Sox Release Perrin". The New York Times. July 27, 1921.
  12. ^ a b c d "John Perrin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-reference.com.
  13. ^ "Jack Perrin, Baseball and Football Star, Joins Hartford Blues' Forces". The Hartford Courant. October 9, 1926. p. 10.
  14. ^ "Jack Perrin". pro-football-reference.com.
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