About Denny Despert
Lived 1891 – 1931 (aged 40). Denny Despert was an American baseball player.
James Daniel "Denny" Despert (April 3, 1891 - June 1, 1931) was an American Negro leagues outfielder for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League. He had a short career in baseball after he lost his arm as a result of an injury he sustained while a passenger on a train August 19, 1916.
Despert lived to the age of 40 and died in Washington, D.C.
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Who was Denny Despert?
baseball player (1891-1931)
When was Denny Despert born?
Denny Despert was born on 3 April 1891 in Washington, D.C..
When did Denny Despert die?
Denny Despert died on 1 June 1931 in Washington, D.C..
What was Denny Despert's occupation?
Denny Despert was a baseball player.
What nationality was Denny Despert?
Denny Despert was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Denny Despert. https://biography.guide/denny-despert/
MLA: "Denny Despert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/denny-despert/.
Chicago: "Denny Despert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/denny-despert/.
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