John Givler Brackenridge (December 24, 1880 – March 20, 1953) was a

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. Brackenridge played for the

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in the season. In 7 career games, he had a 0-1 record with a 5.56 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed. Brackenridge was born and died in

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