Debut

18-year old John Ward made his Major League debut for Providence

ByThis Day in Baseball July 15, 1878July 15, 2022

On July 15, 1878, 18-year old John Ward made his Major League debut for Providence. He lost 13-to-9, but continued to pitch every inning of every game for the rest of the 1878 season.

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Day: July 15, 1878

18-year old John Ward made his Major League debut for Providence

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