John Wesley "Snake" Deal (January 21, 1879 – May 9, 1944) was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played half of one season for the Cincinnati Reds in 1906.
| Snake Deal | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: January 21, 1879 Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: May 9, 1944 (aged 65) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 9, 1906, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 7, 1906, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .208 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 21 |
| Teams | |
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He also played professional basketball in the National Basketball League. He is the earliest recorded player to make use of the jump shot.[1]
References edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- ^ "SNAKE DEAL". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2020-09-08.