About Jess Buckles
Lived 1890 – 1975 (aged 85). Jess Buckles was an American baseball player.
Jesse Robert Buckles (May 20, 1890 – August 2, 1975), nicknamed "Jim", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in two games, both in relief, for the New York Yankees near the end of the 1916 season.
Buckles made his major league debut on September 17, 1916, against the Cleveland Indians at League Park. His second and final appearance (October 3) was in a home game against the Washington Senators at the Polo Grounds. In his two games he pitched a total of four innings and gave up just one earned run, giving him an ERA of 2.25.
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Who was Jess Buckles?
American baseball player (1890–1975)
When was Jess Buckles born?
Jess Buckles was born on 20 May 1890 in La Verne.
When did Jess Buckles die?
Jess Buckles died on 2 August 1975 in Westminster.
What was Jess Buckles's occupation?
Jess Buckles was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jess Buckles?
Jess Buckles was American.
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