John Albert Rowan (1886-1966) was a

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pitcher. He pitched all or part of seven seasons in the majors, between and , for four teams. When he wasn't pitching in the majors, Rowan played for the

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of the

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in 1908 and from 1912 until 1917.

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Major League Baseball pitchers Detroit Tigers players Cincinnati Reds players Philadelphia Phillies players Chicago Cubs players Leavenworth Old Soldiers players Atlanta Crackers players Macon Brigands players Dayton Veterans players Baseball players from Pennsylvania 1886 births 1966 deaths {{US-baseball-pitcher-1880s-stub