John W. Glenn (January 1850 – November 10, 1888) was an American
Major League Baseball
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player for four teams during his seven-year career.
On November 10, 1888, Glenn died from injuries sustained from being accidentally shot the week prior by a police officer in
Sandy Hill, New York
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.
Glenn was accused of robbery and rape of a 12-year-old girl, and the officer was attempting to protect him from a
lynch mob.
[Conner, p. 346]
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1850 births
1888 deaths
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