Larry McLean, Canadian-American baseball player (b. 1881)
John Bannerman McLean (July 18, 1881 – March 24, 1921) was a Canadian professional baseball catcher between 1901 until 1915. During his years in Major League Baseball, he played with five different teams. Beginning his career with the Boston Americans, his final professional game was played with the New York Giants on June 6, 1915.
McLean was one of the tallest catchers in Major League Baseball history, standing 6 feet, 5 inches.
Known for his heavy drinking and violent behavior, McLean's career ended after a 1915 brawl with New York Giants manager John McGraw and team scout Dick Kinsella. He was fatally shot by a bartender six years after his last major league appearance.
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