Jack Zalusky
Encyclopedia
John Francis Zalusky was a Major League Baseball
catcher
. He played with the New York Highlanders, now known as the New York Yankees
during the 1903 New York Highlanders season
, playing in seven games. He died in the Spanish Flu outbreak.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. He played with the New York Highlanders, now known as the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
during the 1903 New York Highlanders season
1903 New York Highlanders season
The New York Highlanders' 1903 season finished with the team in 4th place in the American League with a record of 72-62. The team was managed by Clark Griffith and played its home games at Hilltop Park . The season began with the Baltimore Orioles relocating to New York, New York...
, playing in seven games. He died in the Spanish Flu outbreak.