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John Philip Quinn
writer
- Born:
- 1851, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Died:
- 1916-04-18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Professions:
- writer
Biography
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, born in 1851, John Philip Quinn earned his reputation as an astute chronicler of the wagering world. He is best remembered for his 1915 publication, Gambling Inside and Out, which offered a penetrating look into the mechanics of chance. Quinn, who shared his life with wife Maude Goff, spent his final days in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he passed away on April 18, 1916.
