About Jesse Baker
Lived 1895 – 1976 (aged 81). Jesse Baker was an American baseball player.
Jesse Baker (born Michael Myron Silverman, March 4, 1895 – July 29, 1976) was a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues in for the Washington Senators. In his only major league game, he was injured when Ty Cobb spiked him when he slid into second base.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and died in West Los Angeles, California, and was Jewish.
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Who was Jesse Baker?
American baseball player (1895–1976)
When was Jesse Baker born?
Jesse Baker was born on 4 March 1895 in Cleveland.
When did Jesse Baker die?
Jesse Baker died on 29 July 1976 in West Los Angeles.
What was Jesse Baker's occupation?
Jesse Baker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jesse Baker?
Jesse Baker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jesse Baker (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesse Baker. https://biography.guide/jesse-baker/
MLA: "Jesse Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jesse-baker/.
Chicago: "Jesse Baker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jesse-baker/.
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