Jack Brennan (born as Gottlieb Doering) was an American professional

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in the late 19th century. In his five-year career he played with the St. Louis Maroons,

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of the AA, and the

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. Brennan was born Gottlieb Doering in

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in 1862. After his playing career ended in , he continued to work as an umpire in the St. Louis Area.

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