Jack Dunn Stats & Facts
Jack Dunn Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 69 Weight: Born: 10 6, 1872 in Meadville, PA USA Died: 10 22 1928 in Towson, MD USA Debut: 1897-05-06 Last Game: 10/4/1904 Full Name: John Joseph Dunn
Jack Dunn III officially turns over the name “Orioles” to the major league franchise
1953 – Jack Dunn III officially turns over the name “Orioles” to the major league franchise. His family had successfully operated the International League Orioles franchise for years in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jack Dunn, owner of the International League Baltimore Orioles, buys the park built by the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League.
1916 – Jack Dunn, owner of the International League Baltimore Orioles, buys the park built by the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League.
Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, 6-2
Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career when he defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, 6-2, in an exhibition game played in Wilmington, N.C. The 19 year-old Red Sox rookie left-hander had faced 29 batters in relief, allowing just six hits to earn a spot in manager Jack Dunn’s rotation.
Jack Dunn is knocked out in game one by a foul ball off his own bat
1901 – In a split at Boston, Baltimore 3B Jack Dunn is knocked out in game one by a foul ball off his own bat. He will be out of action for a week.
