About Jim Brown
Lived 1892 – 1943 (aged 50). Jim Brown was an American baseball player.
James R. Brown (May 16, 1892 – January 21, 1943) was an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played from 1920 to 1935, playing mostly with the Chicago American Giants. Brown died after being thrown out of a car, breaking his neck.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Brown?
American baseball catcher and first baseman (1892-1943)
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born on 16 May 1892.
When did Jim Brown die?
Jim Brown died on 21 January 1943.
What was Jim Brown's occupation?
Jim Brown was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Brown?
Jim Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Brown (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Brown. https://biography.guide/jim-brown-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-brown-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-brown-baseball-player/.
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