Rexford Paul Dawson (born February 10, 1889 – October 20, 1958) was a

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for the Washington Senators. He played his only major league game on October 3, 1913. He was born in

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, and grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia.North Shore Outlook - Instant Replay: Claiming Blake Hawksworth
/ref> His brother Joe also played in the Majors.

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