About Owen Kahn
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 75). Owen Kahn was an American baseball player.
Owen Earle Kahn (June 15, 1903 - January 17, 1981) was an American Major League Baseball player. He played in one game for the Boston Braves in , serving as a pinch runner and scoring a run in his only major league appearance.
Kahn's professional career began in as a shortstop for the Marshalltown Ansons of the Mississippi Valley League. Prior to the 1930 season, Kahn was purchased by the Braves from the Manchester Blue Sox of the New England League. At that point in his career, Kahn was primarily a third baseman, but he never played a fielding position in the majors.
Kahn made his only major league appearance on May 24, when he pinch-ran for George Sisler in a game against the Brooklyn Robins. After scoring, he was replaced in the field by Billy Rhiel. On June 9, Kahn's contract was sold to the Pittsfield Hillies of the Eastern League. He continued to play in the minors until , ending his career with the Wilmington Pirates.
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Who was Owen Kahn?
American baseball player (1905–1981)
When was Owen Kahn born?
Owen Kahn was born on 5 June 1905 in Richmond.
When did Owen Kahn die?
Owen Kahn died on 17 January 1981 in Richmond.
What was Owen Kahn's occupation?
Owen Kahn was a baseball player.
What nationality was Owen Kahn?
Owen Kahn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Owen Kahn. https://biography.guide/owen-kahn/
MLA: "Owen Kahn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/owen-kahn/.
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