John Gransfield Kling was an American professional baseball player and manager.
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13 Facts About Johnny Kling
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Johnny Kling played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1900 to 1913, most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs teams that won four National League pennants and two World Series championships between 1907 and 1910.
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Johnny Kling was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John and Caroline Johnny Kling.
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Johnny Kling had an interest in pool, and began playing competitively even as he pursued a baseball career.
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Johnny Kling got three hits, and made a positive impression both as a catcher and as a hitter.
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Johnny Kling was a reliable hitter, and a pivotal member of the team that became known as the Chicago Cubs, an integral part of the dynasty which included Hall of Fame infielders Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance.
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Johnny Kling caught 115 shutouts during his career, ranking him 16th all-time among major league catchers.
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Johnny Kling often played for purses as high as $300, a sizable amount in that era.
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Johnny Kling had another impressive season, catching 96 games and hitting over.
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Johnny Kling sat out the entire 1909 season, and in early October competed against Charles "Cowboy" Weston and won the world's championship of pool.
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Johnny Kling told reporters that when his baseball career was over, he would devote himself to pool and billiards full-time.
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Johnny Kling devoted the rest of his life to several important pursuits.
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Johnny Kling owned the Dixon Hotel in Kansas City, where his billiard parlor gained national recognition.
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