Jim Brennan
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John Brennan
born Gottlieb Doering
also known as Jack Brennan and John Doering
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut April 20, 1884
- Final Game October 4, 1890
- Born September 15, 1863 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died March 24, 1914 in Koch, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Brennan was born Gottlieb Doering in St. Louis, MO, but was known during his playing career as Jim or Jack Brennan. He was listed in the 1900 Census as "John Doering, baseball umpire" and in the 1910 Census as "John Brennan", living both times at the same address in St. Louis.
Brennan played seven different positions in four different major leagues in the five years he played in the big leagues.
[edit] Further Reading
- "Jack Brennan", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Newsletter, SABR, May/June, 2008, p. 1.
