John Kinley Tener (July 25, 1863 – May 19, 1946) was an American politician and Major League Baseball player and executive. He served as the 25th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1911 until 1915. A Republican, he had previously served as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania\'s 24th congressional district. During his baseball career, Tener played as a pitcher and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association, the Chicago White Stockings of the National League, and the Pittsburgh Burghers of the Federal League; after his playing career, he served as President of the National League.\n', '

John Tener was born in County Tyrone on the island of Ireland (then part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). His parents were George Evans Tener and Susan Wallis. In 1872, Tener\'s father died and the family moved the following year to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\n', '

Tener attended public schools and later worked as a clerk for hardware manufacturer Oliver Iron and Steel Corporation from 1881–1885.\n', '

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