About Jerry Dorsey
Lived 1856 – 1938 (aged 81–82). Jerry Dorsey was an American baseball player.
Joseph Wilbur Dorsey (1864 – January 31, 1913) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for the Baltimore Monumentals.
He played his one and only major league game on July 9, 1884. He started that game as a pitcher. However, after giving up 8 runs (only 4 earned though) in 4 innings he was switched to the outfield. He finished the game with the loss and 0-for-3 at the plate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerry Dorsey?
Canadian baseball player
When was Jerry Dorsey born?
Jerry Dorsey was born in 1856 in Canada.
When did Jerry Dorsey die?
Jerry Dorsey died on 3 November 1938 in Auburn.
What was Jerry Dorsey's occupation?
Jerry Dorsey was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jerry Dorsey?
Jerry Dorsey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Dorsey (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Dorsey. https://biography.guide/jerry-dorsey/
MLA: "Jerry Dorsey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-dorsey/.
Chicago: "Jerry Dorsey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jerry-dorsey/.
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