About Clipper Flynn
Lived 1849 – 1881 (aged 32). Clipper Flynn was an American baseball player.
William "Clipper" Flynn (April 29, 1849 – November 5, 1881) was an American professional baseball player who played in the National Association as a first baseman for the 1871 Troy Haymakers and the 1872 Washington Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clipper Flynn?
professional baseball player
When was Clipper Flynn born?
Clipper Flynn was born on 29 April 1849 in Lansingburgh.
When did Clipper Flynn die?
Clipper Flynn died on 5 November 1881 in Troy.
What was Clipper Flynn's occupation?
Clipper Flynn was a baseball player.
What nationality was Clipper Flynn?
Clipper Flynn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clipper Flynn. https://biography.guide/clipper-flynn/
MLA: "Clipper Flynn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clipper-flynn/.
Chicago: "Clipper Flynn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clipper-flynn/.
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