About James Baxter
Lived 1892 – 1961 (aged 68). James Baxter was an American coach.
James Richard Baxter (October 1, 1892 – July 26, 1961) was a minor league baseball player and an American football player and coach.
Minor League Baseball Baxter played for the Toledo Mud Hens of the Southern Michigan League in 1914 and later the American Association in 1927. He also played for the Jackson Vets and Flint Vehicles of the Southern Michigan League in 1915.
College football coach Baxter served as the head football coach at University of Toledo for a lone season in 1918, compiling a record of 1–1.
Professional football Baxter played for two season in the National Football League (NFL), first for the Racine Legion in 1923 and later for the Kenosha Maroons in 1924.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Baxter?
American football player, coach and baseball player (1892–1961)
When was James Baxter born?
James Baxter was born on 1 October 1892 in Toledo.
When did James Baxter die?
James Baxter died on 26 July 1961 in Toledo.
What was James Baxter's occupation?
James Baxter was a coach.
What nationality was James Baxter?
James Baxter was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Baxter (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Baxter. https://biography.guide/james-baxter/
MLA: "James Baxter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-baxter/.
Chicago: "James Baxter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-baxter/.
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