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Joseph Kiefer was born on July 19, 1899 in West Leyden, NY. He had his major league debut as a pitcher during the 1920 American League Season.

The first game he ever played was on Oct. 10, 1920 at the age of 21.

He started his career with the Chicago White Sox and ended his career with the Boston Red Sox.

Kiefer played three seasons: 1920 with the White Sox and 1925 and 1926 with the Red Sox, before playing his last game on May 25, 1926.

Kiefer died July 5, 1975 in Utica, NY.

-Profile by Jennifer L. Blanchard

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