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John Kane

John Kane Notable

b. September 24, 1882 · Cincinnati Reds 1907–1908, Chicago Cubs 1909–1910

John Kane divided four seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Cincinnati Reds from 1907, then the Chicago Cubs through 1910.

Across 261 games he batted .220, with 181 hits and 118 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 21 doubles and 53 stolen bases.

He played 195 games in the outfield, with 409 putouts and 11 errors.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on September 24, 1882, and died on January 28, 1934. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1907 CIN 792624065 943 19224220 .248
1908 CIN 1304556197 1173 23435430 .213
1909 CHC 204564 100 5241 .089
1910 CHC 32621115 001 129102 .242
Career 261824118181 21117 597611053 .220

On this day & linked events

1882

Born September 24, 1882

Chicago, IL, USA

1934

Died January 28, 1934

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