Stephen B. Dunn (December 21, 1858 – May 5, 1933) was a

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in the 19th century. He played for the

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of the

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, a replacement team which began major league play near the end of the 1884 season. In 9 games as the Saints' starting

Dunn batted .250 (8-for-32) with two

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. He fielded well at

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(.972) and also played part of one game at

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. A native of

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, he died in his hometown at the age of 74.

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