About Jesse Brown
Lived 1914 – 1980 (aged 65). Jesse Brown was an American baseball player.
Jesse James Brown (June 6, 1914 – May 25, 1980) was an American Negro league pitcher between 1938 and 1944.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Brown made his Negro leagues debut in 1938 with the Newark Eagles. He went on to play for the New York Black Yankees and Baltimore Elite Giants. Brown died in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 1980 at age 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jesse Brown?
American baseball player (1914-1980)
When was Jesse Brown born?
Jesse Brown was born on 6 June 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio.
When did Jesse Brown die?
Jesse Brown died on 25 May 1980 in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
What was Jesse Brown's occupation?
Jesse Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jesse Brown?
Jesse Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jesse Brown (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesse Brown. https://biography.guide/jesse-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jesse Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jesse-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jesse Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jesse-brown-baseball-player/.
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