John Joseph Callahan (September 30, 1878 – June 20, 1952) was an American professional

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. He played in one game for the

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during the season. He went hitless in five at bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

Life

Born in

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on September 30, 1878, Callahan became a catcher for the Major League Baseball team known as the Philadelphia Athletics, but played in just one game during the 1903 season. He died in Philadelphia on June 20, 1952, and was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in

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