Ryan, John Collins 'Blondy' b. January 4, 1906 d. November 28, 1959 Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a shortstop for six seasons (1930, 1933 to 1935, 1937 to 1938) with the Chicago White Sox, New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. He was a player full of fire and enthusiasm for the game that never was matched by his playing ability. He started his career with a 28 game stint with the White Sox in 1930, where he hit an meager .207. Released by the Chicago organization, he found his way to the Giants Minor League...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA