Monk Sherlock
Encyclopedia
John Clinton "Monk" Sherlock (October 26, 1904-November 26, 1985) was a professional baseball
player. He played one season in Major League Baseball
for the 1930 Philadelphia Phillies
, primarily as a first baseman
. He was also the older brother of Vince Sherlock
who appeared in nine games for the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers
. Sherlock was born in Buffalo, New York
and died there in 1985.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player. He played one season in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
for the 1930 Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, primarily as a first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
. He was also the older brother of Vince Sherlock
Vince Sherlock
Vincent Thomas Sherlock , is a former professional baseball player who played second base for the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers....
who appeared in nine games for the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. Sherlock was born in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
and died there in 1985.