John Reccius (October 29, 1859 – September 1, 1930) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball.

[1] Phil Reccius was a major league player for eight seasons, mostly with Louisville, and Bill Reccius was the founder and manager for the mid-1870s version of the Louisville Eclipse, though he did not manage or play when the team was in the majors.

[2] John and his brothers were childhood friends of Pete Browning and Jimmy Wolf, as well as others from the area who reached the major leagues.

[3] Reccius died in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 70.

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