John Campbell (baseball)

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John Campbell
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Pitcher
Born:(1907-09-13)September 13, 1907
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died: April 24, 1995(1995-04-24) (aged 87)
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 23, 1933, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
July 23, 1933, for the Washington Senators
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