Born in Cincinnati, Boyle began his professional baseball career in 1886, playing in one game for the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association.\n', '

On November 12, 1886, he was traded (along with $350) to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Hugh Nicol.\n', '

Jack caught only a couple of games until July 3.[citation needed] An injury to the regular catcher, Al "Doc" Bushong, gave him his opportunity.[citation needed] He caught 87 straight games for the Browns using the old finger glove which preceded the protective mitt of the modern era.[citation needed]\n', '

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