John O'Donnell was a 19th-century American

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player. He played

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in one game for the 1884

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of the

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. His one game was played on July 16, 1884. He recorded one hit in four at-bats.

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19th-century baseball players 19th-century American sportsmen Major League Baseball catchers Philadelphia Keystones players Year of death missing Baseball players from Adams County, Pennsylvania Year of birth missing People from Littlestown, Pennsylvania {{US-baseball-catcher-stub