John Kane

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Given name: John Francis Kane
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Centerfield
Hght/Wght: 5'6" / 138 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Sep 24, 1882 in Chicago, IL
Died: Jan 28, 1934 in St. Anthony, ID (51 years old)
Debut: Apr 11, 1907

John Francis Kane (September 24, 1882 – January 28, 1934) was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1907 to 1910. He would play for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.

In 261 games over four seasons, Kane posted a .220 batting average (181-for-824) with 118 runs, 7 home runs, 59 RBIs, 53 stolen bases and 76 bases on balls. Defensively, he finished his career with an overall .952 fielding percentage playing at every position except pitcher, catcher and first base.

Kane died in an automobile accident in St. Anthony, Idaho.