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Owen Kahn
Pinch runner
Born:(1903-06-15)June 15, 1903
Richmond, Virginia
Died: January 17, 1981(1981-01-17) (aged 77)
Richmond, Virginia
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 24,  1930, for the  Boston Braves
Last MLB appearance
May 24,  1930, for the  Boston Braves
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