Today's Eastern League Birthday: John Kennedy (York White Roses, 1963; Bristol Red Sox, 1976-77 & Jersey City A's, 1978)

Credits: Seattle Pilots & Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect and manager, John Kennedy was born on this date in 1941.

He played for the 1963 York White Roses and managed the Bristol Red Sox (1976-77) & Jersey City A's (1978).

Kennedy played 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Washington Senators (1962-64), Los Angeles Dodgers (1965-66), New York Yankees (1967), Seattle Pilots (1969), Milwaukee Brewers (1970), and Boston Red Sox (1970-74).

He died on August 9, 2018, at the age of 77.

Source: Baseball Reference

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