John James McAleese (August 22, 1878 – November 15, 1950) was an American

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player. He began his career as a

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, and appeared in one game with the Chicago White Stockings in as a

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. He pitched three innings, giving up seven hits and three runs. He then went to the

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, where he was converted into a full-time

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by . He did not return to the majors until , when he served as the primary reserve outfielder for the

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. After batting just .213 in 85 games, he returned to the minors for a few years, retiring after the 1912 season.

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