About Jake Goodman
Lived 1853 – 1890 (aged 36). Jake Goodman was an American baseball player.
Jacob Goodman (September 14, 1853 – March 9, 1890) was an American Major League Baseball player who played for the 1877 Pittsburgh Allegheny, 1878 Milwaukee Grays and the 1882 Pittsburgh Alleghenys.
While playing in the minor leagues in 1884, Goodman was beaned by a pitch. After the head trauma, he became mentally unbalanced and suffered from palsy, ending his baseball career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jake Goodman?
American baseball player
When was Jake Goodman born?
Jake Goodman was born on 14 September 1853 in Lancaster.
When did Jake Goodman die?
Jake Goodman died on 9 March 1890 in Reading.
What was Jake Goodman's occupation?
Jake Goodman was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jake Goodman?
Jake Goodman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jake Goodman (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake Goodman. https://biography.guide/jake-goodman/
MLA: "Jake Goodman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-goodman/.
Chicago: "Jake Goodman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jake-goodman/.
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