John Joseph Albert Bliss (January 9, 1882 – October 23, 1968) was a professional

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player. He played all or part of five seasons in

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, from 1908 until 1912, for the

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, primarily as a

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. He spent most of his career as a reserve, but was the Cardinals' primary catcher in 1911.

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