John Kinley Tener (July 25, 1863 – May 19, 1946) was an American politician and Major League Baseball player and executive. He served as the 25th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1911 until 1915. A Republican, he had previously served as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district. During his baseball career, Tener played as a pitcher and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association, the Chicago White Stockings of the National League, and the Pittsburgh Burghers of the Players' League; after his playing career, he served as President of the National League.
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25 July 1863 County Tyrone, Ireland
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19 May 1946 (aged 82) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Zodiac | Leo |
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