About Jim Jones
Lived 1876 – 1953 (aged 76). Jim Jones was an American baseball player.
James Tilford Jones (December 25, 1876 – May 6, 1953) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors: for the Louisville Colonels, and and for the New York Giants.
Jones began his career as a pitcher. However, in his first game in the majors, he gave up 22 runs in 6.2 innings of relief against the Chicago Colts. The Colts scored a total of 36 runs in the game, which is still the major league record. He converted to the outfield full-time while in the minor leagues with the Cleveland Lake Shores in .
After his major league career ended, he continued to play in the minor leagues until . He also managed the Grand Rapids Champs in 1914 and the Maysville Burley Cubs in .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Jones?
American baseball player (1876-1953)
When was Jim Jones born?
Jim Jones was born on 25 December 1876 in London.
When did Jim Jones die?
Jim Jones died on 6 May 1953 in London.
What was Jim Jones's occupation?
Jim Jones was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Jones?
Jim Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Jones (1900s outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Jones. https://biography.guide/jim-jones-baseball-player-1876/
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