Tener, John K., 1863-1946

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John Tener played and pitched for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association (1885), Chicago White Stockings of the National League (1888-1889), and the Pittsburgh Burghers of the Players League (1890). After his playing career, Tener served as president of the National League (1913-1918). He became governor of Pennsylvania in 1911, and remained in that capacity until 1915.

From the description of Letter, 1888, October 19. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 49650660
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creatorOf Tener family. Papers 1844-1949. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Herrmann, August, 1859-1931. August "Garry" Herrmann papers : correspondence, clippings, letter books, minutes, 1887-1938, 1902-1927. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
creatorOf Tener family. Tener family papers 1844-1949 [microform]. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Office of the Commissioner. Federal League Suit : papers 1914-1945. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
creatorOf Tener, John K. Letter, Harrisburg, Pa., to Dr. Edwin E. Sparks, 1914 May 8. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Tener, John K., 1863-1946. Letter, 1888, October 19. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
referencedIn National League of Professional Baseball. National League Meetings, Minutes, Conferences and Financial Ledgers : records 1876-1992 1899-1992. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
referencedIn [Player File. Tener, John Kinley, 1885- / compiled by the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, N.Y.]. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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Birth 1863-07-25

Death 1946-05-19

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