John Francis Bushelman (August 29, 1885 – October 26, 1955) was a

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who played for the

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and

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. He batted and threw right-handed. Bushelman attended the

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, Ohio, USA. He started his professional baseball career in 1906 in Winnipeg and made his major league debut late in the 1909 season. He pitched a

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but lost. From 1910 to 1914, Bushelman pitched mostly in the

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. He played in six games for the Red Sox as well, but he did not distinguish himself enough to stick in the majors. In total, Bushelman posted a 1–2 record in 26.2

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in the major leagues. In 1913, he led the NENL in wins, with 26. He retired after the 1915 season.

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