About Jack Powell
Lived 1891 – 1930 (aged 38). Jack Powell was an American baseball player.
Reginald Bertrand "Jack" Powell (August 17, 1891 – March 12, 1930) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in Major League Baseball in . He appeared in two games and pitched an inning in each, allowing three runs (none earned), one hit, and two walks. Powell choked to death in 1930, when he was 38, after attempting to swallow one half of a steak in a Memphis café.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Powell?
American baseball player (1891-1930)
When was Jack Powell born?
Jack Powell was born on 17 August 1891 in Holcomb.
When did Jack Powell die?
Jack Powell died on 12 March 1930 in Memphis.
What was Jack Powell's occupation?
Jack Powell was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Powell?
Jack Powell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Powell (pitcher, born 1891)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Powell. https://biography.guide/jack-powell-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jack Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-powell-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-powell-baseball-player/.
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