About Ben Holmes
Lived 1858 – 1949 (aged 91). Ben Holmes was an American baseball player.
Benjamin F. Holmes (April 3, 1858 – May 11, 1949) was an American Negro league third baseman in the 1880s and 1890s.
A native of King and Queen County, Virginia, Holmes played several seasons for the Cuban Giants between 1886 and 1891. He died in Washington, D.C., in 1949 at age 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Holmes?
American baseball player (1858-1949)
When was Ben Holmes born?
Ben Holmes was born on 3 April 1858 in King and Queen County, Virginia.
When did Ben Holmes die?
Ben Holmes died on 11 May 1949 in Washington, DC.
What was Ben Holmes's occupation?
Ben Holmes was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ben Holmes?
Ben Holmes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Holmes (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Holmes. https://biography.guide/ben-holmes/
MLA: "Ben Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-holmes/.
Chicago: "Ben Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-holmes/.
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