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Benjamin Michael Kauff 1890 - 1961

Benjamin Michael Kauff was born on January 5, 1890 in Pomeroy, Comté de Meigs County, OH États-Unis, and died at age 71 years old on November 17, 1961 in Columbus, Comté de Franklin County. Benjamin Kauff was buried at Cimetière de Union 3349 Olentangy River Rd, in Columbus, Franklin County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benjamin Michael Kauff.
Benjamin Michael Kauff
January 5, 1890
Pomeroy, Comté de Meigs County, OH, États-Unis
November 17, 1961
Columbus, Comté de Franklin County, OH, États-Unis
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    Major League Baseball Player. Born Benjamin Michael Kauff, he was an outfielder making his debut for the New York Highlanders on April 20, 1912. For eight seasons, he played with the New York Highlanders (1912), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914), Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915) and New York Giants (1916-20). He led the Federal League in hits, runs scored and stolen bases (1914) and was batting champion (1914-15). In early 1921, despite his acquittal for charges of auto theft, Baseball Commissioner Kennesaw Landis banned Kauff from baseball for life. He concluded his career with a record of 521 runs scored, 961 hits, 49 home runs, 454 runs batted in and a .311 batting average. However, he continued as a baseball scout with various teams for 22 years.
  • 01/5
    1890

    Birthday

    January 5, 1890
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    Pomeroy, Comté de Meigs County, OH États-Unis
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  • 11/17
    1961

    Death

    November 17, 1961
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Columbus, Comté de Franklin County, OH États-Unis
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Cimetière de Union 3349 Olentangy River Rd, in Columbus, Franklin County, OH 43202, États-Unis
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