About James Cavanagh
Lived 1850 – 1890 (aged 39–40). James Cavanagh was an American baseball player.
James J. Cavanagh (c. 1850 – October 14, 1890) was a Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder. Cavanagh was born in the United Kingdom. Cavanagh played for the Brooklyn Eckfords in 1872. He died in Brooklyn, New York on October 14, 1890.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Cavanagh?
Major League Baseball player (1850–1890)
When was James Cavanagh born?
James Cavanagh was born in 1850 in United Kingdom.
When did James Cavanagh die?
James Cavanagh died on 14 October 1890 in Brooklyn, New York.
What was James Cavanagh's occupation?
James Cavanagh was a baseball player.
What nationality was James Cavanagh?
James Cavanagh was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Cavanagh (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cavanagh. https://biography.guide/james-cavanagh-baseball-player/
MLA: "James Cavanagh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-cavanagh-baseball-player/.
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