About Jim Gillespie
Lived 1862 – 1926 (aged 64). Jim Gillespie was an American baseball player.
John William Linden Gillespie (May 1862 – June 24, 1926) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played one game in right field for the Buffalo Bisons of the Players' League in . In that game, he had three at bats without a hit, and made three errors in four fielding chances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Gillespie?
American baseball player (1862-1926)
When was Jim Gillespie born?
Jim Gillespie was born on 1 May 1862 in Buffalo.
When did Jim Gillespie die?
Jim Gillespie died on 24 June 1926 in Buffalo.
What was Jim Gillespie's occupation?
Jim Gillespie was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Gillespie?
Jim Gillespie was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Gillespie (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Gillespie. https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim Gillespie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Gillespie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-gillespie-baseball-player/.
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