John Allen

Who was John Allen?

John Marshall Allen was a professional baseball player whose career spanned three seasons, including one in Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Terrapins. He played the pitcher position. Allen played one game in the majors and gave-up four runs, all earned. Allen also played in the minor leagues with the Class-C Lynchburg Shoemakers and the Class-D Hagerstown Terriers. In the minors, Allen compiled a record of 6–8 in 16 games. He also managed one season in 1945 with the Greensboro Patriots. Allen served in World War I.