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Gus James

b. 1881

American baseball player

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About Gus James

Born 1881. Gus James was an American baseball player.

Augustus James (born 1881) was a Negro leagues utility player for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League. He often played as a second baseman or catcher, and played most of his seasons for the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

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Important facts

Born

1881

Birth century

19th century

Occupation

Baseball player

Nationality

United States

Also known as

Augustus James

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gus James?

American baseball player

When was Gus James born?

Gus James was born in 1881.

What was Gus James's occupation?

Gus James was a baseball player.

What nationality was Gus James?

Gus James was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gus James

· Wikidata: Q16067002

· DBpedia: Gus James

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gus James. https://biography.guide/gus-james/

MLA: "Gus James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gus-james/.

Chicago: "Gus James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gus-james/.

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