About Deacon Jones
Lived 1892 – 1952 (aged 60). Deacon Jones was an American baseball player.
Carroll Elmer "Deacon" Jones (December 20, 1892 – December 28, 1952) was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Detroit Tigers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Deacon Jones?
American baseball player (pitcher)
When was Deacon Jones born?
Deacon Jones was born on 20 December 1892 in Arcadia.
When did Deacon Jones die?
Deacon Jones died on 28 December 1952 in Pittsburg.
What was Deacon Jones's occupation?
Deacon Jones was a baseball player.
What nationality was Deacon Jones?
Deacon Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Deacon Jones (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Deacon Jones. https://biography.guide/deacon-jones/
MLA: "Deacon Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/deacon-jones/.
Chicago: "Deacon Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/deacon-jones/.
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