About Jim Hamilton
Lived 1922 – 1977 (aged 54). Jim Hamilton was an American baseball player.
James Hamilton (March 25, 1922 – January 16, 1977) was an American Negro league shortstop in the 1940s.
A native of Texarkana, Texas, Hamilton attended Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1946, posting 11 hits in 63 plate appearances over 19 recorded games. Hamilton died in Santa Clara, California in 1977 at age 54.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Hamilton?
American baseball player
When was Jim Hamilton born?
Jim Hamilton was born on 25 March 1922 in Texarkana, Texas.
When did Jim Hamilton die?
Jim Hamilton died on 16 January 1977 in Santa Clara, California.
What was Jim Hamilton's occupation?
Jim Hamilton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Hamilton?
Jim Hamilton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Hamilton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Hamilton. https://biography.guide/jim-hamilton-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim Hamilton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-hamilton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Hamilton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-hamilton-baseball-player/.
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