John Eubank
| John Eubank | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 9, 1872 Servia, Indiana | |
| Died: November 3, 1958 (aged 86) Bellevue, Michigan | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 19, 1905, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 2, 1907, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 8-13 |
| Earned run average | 3.12 |
| Strikeouts | 56 |
| Teams | |
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John Franklin Eubank (September 9, 1872 – November 3, 1958), nicknamed "Honest John,"[1][2] was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1907.
Early years[edit]
Eubank was born in Servia, Indiana, in 1872.[3]
Baseball player[edit]
Detroit Tigers[edit]
Eubank was purchased by the Detroit Tigers from Fort Dodge Gypsum Eaters of the Iowa State League in early August 1905.[3][4] Eubank made his major league debut with the Tigers as a 33-year-old rookie on September 19, 1905. On September 22, 1905, he allowed only one hit and no runs in six innings as a relief pitcher against Washington.[5] Eubank compiled a record of 1–0 with a 2.08 ERA in 1905.[3]
He pitched in a career-high 24 games and 135 innings in 1906, compiling a 4–10 record with a 3.53 ERA.[3] At the end of September, he pitched a complete-game shutout against New York.[6]
In 1907, Eubank went 3–3 with a 2.67 ERA on a Detroit team that won the American League pennant.[3] He lost his first start of the 1907 by a 1-0 score.[7] In late June, Eubank pitched a shutout against the Cleveland Naps to stop a four-game losing streak.[8] He pitched his last major league game on August 2, 1907.[3]
Eubank was sent to Indianapolis late in the 1907 season where he had three wins in three starts.[9] He returned to the Tigers for the 1907 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Although he did not pitch in the World Series, Eubank protested when he was denied a share of the club's bonus funds. The team voted to exclude him in spite of his protest.[10]
Minor leagues[edit]
Eubank continued to play in the minor leagues for several years, concluding his career with the Grays from Goshen, Indiana.[2]
Later years[edit]
At the time of the 1910 U.S. Census, Eubank was living in Bellevue, Michigan, with his wife, Bessie, and their children, Jennie (age 18), David (age 13), and Dewey (age 11).[11]
At the time of the 1920 and 1930 U.S. Censuses, Eubank remained in Bellevue with his wife Bessie.[12][13]
At the time of the 1940 U.S. Census, Eubank was living in Bellevue with his son, Ralph.[14]
In November 1958, after a long illness, Eubank died at his home in Bellevue, Michigan.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Honest John's Luck Came Good at Last: Pitched Detroit to its First Victory on Athletics' Lot--Winning Run Pulled Out in the Ninth Inning". Detroit Free Press. July 14, 1906. p. 9.
- ^ a b "Obituary: John F. Eubank". The Sporting News. November 1958. p. 22.
- ^ a b c d e f g "John Eubank". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ "American League Notes" (PDF). Sporting Life. August 6, 1905. p. 7.
- ^ "American League" (PDF). Sporting Life. September 30, 1905. p. 7.
- ^ "Whitewash By Eubanks: Servia Slinger Bests Hogg in Great Battle That Ends Series; Back Twirler in Brilliant Style on Field Slow and Soggy". Detroit Free Press. September 27, 1906. p. 9.
- ^ Joe S. Jackson (May 21, 1907). "Eubank Pitches Like Champion But Is Against Shut-Out Game: Combination of Bad Breaks in Ninth Lets in a Run and Spoils His Chance of Starting With Victory. Great Work by Plank, Who Opposes Servia Lad. One Big Block--Wintry Day Holds the Crowd Down". Detroit Free Press. p. 8.
- ^ Joe S. Jackson (June 29, 1907). "Honest John Stops Slide: Naps Shut Out by Eubank in Game That is Close All Its Distance". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "Told About the Tigers". Detroit Free Press. September 17, 1907.
- ^ Paul H. Bruske (October 26, 1907). "Detroit Dope: The American Champions Still In Local Flavor" (PDF). Sporting Life. p. 9.
- ^ Census entry for J. F. Eubank, age 38, born in Indiana.
- ^ Census entry for John F. Eubank, age 47, born in Indiana. Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T625_763; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 21. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line].
- ^ Census entry for John F. Eubanks, age 57, born in Indiana. Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 983; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 246.0; FHL microfilm: 2340718. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line].
- ^ Census entry for John F. Eubank, age 67, born in Indiana. Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T627_1747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 23-1. Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line].