James Henry 'Jimmie' Lyons (born in Chicago, Illinois – November 6, 1892 – October 10, 1963) was a baseball player in the Negro Leagues.[3] He pitched and played outfield and between 1910 to 1925. He played for the Brooklyn Royal Giants, Chicago Giants, Lincoln Giants, St. Louis Giants,[1] and Detroit Stars.
| James Henry "Jimmie" Lyons | |
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| Pitcher / Utility / Manager | |
| Born: November 6, 1892 Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Died: October 10, 1963 (aged 70) Chicago, Illinois | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
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While many baseball researchers list Lyons as a right-handed hitter or even a right-handed thrower, most newspaper accounts show he was a southpaw.[2]
Lyons served in the military during World War I.
Death
Lyons died in Chicago in October 1963.
References
- ^ a b "Baseball in the Windy City" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, July 27, 1912
- ^ a b "Cuban Stars Will Meet A.B.C.s in Two Games Today" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Sunday, May 19, 1918, Part 4 Sports Section Page 1, Column 5
- ^ The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia. Sterling Publishing. 2007. p. 1699. ISBN 1-4027-4771-3.
External links
- Negro league and Cuban League statistics and player information from Seamheads.com, or Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
- Negro League Baseball Museum
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