Theodore Charles Jourdan (September 5, 1895 – September 23, 1961) was a professional

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player. He was a

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over parts of four seasons (1916–1918, 1920) with the

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. For his career, he compiled a .214 batting average in 196

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s, with 11

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. He was born and later died in

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at the age of 66.

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