About Jerry Kane
Lived 1866 – 1949 (aged 83). Jerry Kane was an American baseball player.
Jeremiah Kane (October 11, 1865 – October 25, 1948) was an American professional baseball player. He played from 1888–1890 in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and catcher for the St. Louis Browns in . After his playing career, Kane was a minor league baseball manager for several teams. He went on to have a career in politics in his hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois.
Kane served as chairman for the Illinois State Democratic Committee from 1906 to 1914, after completing two four-year terms as the comptroller for East St. Louis.
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Who was Jerry Kane?
professional baseball player (1866-1949)
When was Jerry Kane born?
Jerry Kane was born on 4 April 1866 in East St. Louis.
When did Jerry Kane die?
Jerry Kane died on 16 June 1949 in East St. Louis.
What was Jerry Kane's occupation?
Jerry Kane was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jerry Kane?
Jerry Kane was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Kane. https://biography.guide/jerry-kane/
MLA: "Jerry Kane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-kane/.
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