About Jim Hamby
Lived 1897 – 1991 (aged 94). Jim Hamby was an American baseball player.
James Sanford Hamby (July 29, 1897 – October 21, 1991), nicknamed "Cracker", was an American professional baseball catcher who played in parts of the 1926 and 1927 seasons for the New York Giants. Of his 55 career at bats, 52 came in 1927, when he had a batting average of .192. In 1926, Hamby had three at-bats late in the season without a hit. Hamby played in the minor leagues through 1933, but never appeared in another major league game.
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Who was Jim Hamby?
American baseball player (1897-1991)
When was Jim Hamby born?
Jim Hamby was born on 29 July 1897 in Wilkesboro.
When did Jim Hamby die?
Jim Hamby died on 21 October 1991 in Springfield.
What was Jim Hamby's occupation?
Jim Hamby was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Hamby?
Jim Hamby was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Hamby. https://biography.guide/jim-hamby/
MLA: "Jim Hamby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-hamby/.
Chicago: "Jim Hamby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-hamby/.
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