John James Bracken (April 14, 1881 – July 16, 1954) was a

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who played for one season. He played for the Cleveland Blues from August 7, 1901, to September 27, 1901. On the 15th of September, Bracken gave up 24

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in 7.5 innings as the

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defeated the Blues 21–0, the most lopsided victory in

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history up to that time.

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