Jack Robinson

Who was Jack Robinson?

John Edward Robinson was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher whose career lasted eleven seasons. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

The native of Orange, New Jersey, stood 6 feet tall and weighed 175 pounds. He appeared in three games pitched, all in relief, during May for the 1949 Boston Red Sox. In those appearances, Robinson posted a 2.25 ERA in four full innings of work, giving up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out one. He did not have a decision or save.

Robinson died in Ormond Beach, Florida, at the age of 79.