# Jack Keefe Stories — Character guide

> Key figures in Jack Keefe Stories by Ring Lardner.

- [Jack Keefe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/jack_keefe.md): Narrator and protagonist, a busher (rookie) baseball player turned soldier in World War I.
- [Al Blanchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/al_blanchard.md): Jack's best friend and confidant, a fellow baseball player and later soldier; recipient of many letters.
- [Kid Gleason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/kid_gleason.md): Jack's manager with the White Sox, a tough but fair baseball figure.
- [Dutch Schaefer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/dutch_schaefer.md): A veteran baseball player and teammate of Jack's, known for his antics.
- [Steve Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/steve_evans.md): A baseball player and friend of Jack's, often involved in his schemes.
- [Manager Callahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/manager_callahan.md): A baseball manager, often a figure of authority for Jack.
- [Charles Comiskey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/charles_comiskey.md): Owner of the Chicago White Sox, a powerful figure in Jack's baseball career.
- [Johnny Alcock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/johnny_alcock.md): A fellow busher and friend of Jack's in the baseball world.
- [Alex McGraw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/alex_mcgraw.md): Manager of the New York Giants, a rival and foil to Jack.
- [Shorty Lahey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/shorty_lahey.md): A baseball player and acquaintance of Jack's.
- [Violet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/violet.md): A woman Jack is romantically involved with, causing complications.
- [Simple Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/simple_simon.md): A naive or simple-minded character Jack encounters.
- [Bertha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/bertha.md): A woman Jack knows, possibly a landlady or acquaintance.
- [Chi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/chi.md): Jack's nickname for Chicago or a personification of the city.
- [Marie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/marie.md): A woman Jack is interested in, possibly a love interest.
- [Sam Crawford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/sam_crawford.md): A famous baseball player, mentioned as a contemporary.
- [Hughey Jennings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/hughey_jennings.md): A baseball manager and player, known for his fiery personality.
- [Tom Dorgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/tom_dorgan.md): A friend or acquaintance of Jack's, possibly a fellow soldier.
- [Miss Mulvihill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/miss_mulvihill.md): A woman Jack is involved with, causing romantic entanglements.
- [Hazel Carney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/hazel_carney.md): A woman Jack knows, possibly a love interest.
- [Capt. Seeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/capt_seeley.md): A military officer Jack encounters during his service.
- [Eddie Cicotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/eddie_cicotte.md): A pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate of Jack's.
- [Walter Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/walter_johnson.md): A legendary pitcher, mentioned as a rival.
- [Rowland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/rowland.md): A baseball manager, possibly for the White Sox.
- [Gen. Pershing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/gen_pershing.md): Commander of American forces in WWI, a figure Jack encounters.
- [Geo. Shaffer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/geo_shaffer.md): A baseball player, possibly a teammate or opponent.
- [Joe Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/joe_hill.md): A man involved with Violet, causing conflict with Jack.
- [Moriarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/moriarty.md): A baseball player or umpire, possibly a rival.
- [Belden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/belden.md): A character Jack encounters, possibly a soldier.
- [Buck Weaver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/buck_weaver.md): A baseball player for the White Sox, a teammate of Jack's.
- [Jim Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/jim_scott.md): A pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Ray Schalk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/ray_schalk.md): Catcher for the White Sox, a teammate of Jack's.
- [Joe Benz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/joe_benz.md): A pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Jack Graney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/jack_graney.md): A baseball player, possibly an opponent.
- [Shano Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/shano_collins.md): An outfielder for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Nick Altrock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/nick_altrock.md): A baseball player and coach, known for comedy.
- [Corporal Daly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/corporal_daly.md): A fellow soldier and friend of Jack's in the army.
- [Hap Felsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/hap_felsch.md): An outfielder for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Ty Cobb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/ty_cobb.md): A legendary baseball player, mentioned as a rival.
- [Nick the Blade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/nick_the_blade.md): A character Jack encounters, possibly a soldier.
- [Joe Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/joe_jackson.md): A famous outfielder for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Tris Speaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/tris_speaker.md): A legendary center fielder, mentioned as a rival.
- [Thomas Hawks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/thomas_hawks.md): A character Jack encounters, possibly a soldier.
- [Ed Walsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/ed_walsh.md): A Hall of Fame pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Joe Tinker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/joe_tinker.md): A famous baseball shortstop, mentioned as a rival.
- [Uncle Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/uncle_sam.md): Personification of the U.S. government, recruiting Jack.
- [Carl Mays](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/carl_mays.md): A baseball pitcher, mentioned as a contemporary.
- [Jack Casey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/jack_casey.md): A character Jack encounters, possibly a soldier.
- [Lefty Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/lefty_williams.md): A pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Christy Mathewson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/christy_mathewson.md): A legendary pitcher, mentioned as a rival.
- [Red Faber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/red_faber.md): A pitcher for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Jim Thorp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/jim_thorp.md): A famous athlete and soldier, encountered by Jack.
- [Larry Doyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/larry_doyle.md): A baseball player, mentioned as a rival.
- [Silk O'Loughlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/silk_oloughlin.md): A famous baseball umpire, mentioned in games.
- [Marie Antoinette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/marie_antoinette.md): A woman Jack is infatuated with, possibly a nickname.
- [Clark Griffith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/clark_griffith.md): A baseball manager and executive, mentioned.
- [Sir Thomas Lipton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/sir_thomas_lipton.md): A famous tea merchant and yachtsman, mentioned.
- [Chick Gandil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/chick_gandil.md): A first baseman for the White Sox, a teammate.
- [Sebastian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/sebastian.md): A character Jack encounters, possibly a soldier.
- [Van Hindenburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/van_hindenburg.md): German military commander, mentioned as an enemy.
- [Lucy Chase](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/lucy_chase.md): A woman Jack knows, possibly a love interest.
- [Ernestine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/characters/ernestine.md): A woman Jack knows, possibly a love interest.

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