About Buck Becannon
Lived 1859 – 1923 (aged 64). Buck Becannon was an American baseball player.
James Melvin Becannon (August 22, 1859 – November 5, 1923) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Metropolitans of the American Association. He later played in one game as a third baseman for the New York Giants of the National League. He also played for several years in the minor leagues, where he was a teammate of Connie Mack in Hartford.
He died in New York City on November 5, 1923.
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Who was Buck Becannon?
American baseball player (1859-1923)
When was Buck Becannon born?
Buck Becannon was born on 22 August 1859 in New York.
When did Buck Becannon die?
Buck Becannon died on 5 November 1923.
What was Buck Becannon's occupation?
Buck Becannon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Buck Becannon?
Buck Becannon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buck Becannon. https://biography.guide/buck-becannon/
MLA: "Buck Becannon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buck-becannon/.
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