About Jack Marshall
Lived 1908 – 1990 (aged 82). Jack Marshall was an American baseball player.
William James Marshall (August 8, 1908 – August 31, 1990), nicknamed "Boisy", was an American Negro league second baseman between 1926 and 1944.
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Marshall played seven seasons with the Chicago American Giants from 1932 to 1938. He also played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1936, and the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938, and finished his career with a brief stint with the Cincinnati Clowns in 1944. Marshall died in Chicago, Illinois in 1990 at age 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Marshall?
American baseball player, born 1908
When was Jack Marshall born?
Jack Marshall was born on 8 August 1908 in Montgomery.
When did Jack Marshall die?
Jack Marshall died on 31 August 1990 in Chicago, Illinois.
What was Jack Marshall's occupation?
Jack Marshall was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Marshall?
Jack Marshall was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Marshall (second baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Marshall. https://biography.guide/jack-marshall-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jack Marshall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-marshall-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Marshall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-marshall-baseball-player/.
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