About Jim McDonald
Lived 1860 – 1914 (aged 54). Jim McDonald was an American baseball player.
James Augustus McDonald (August 6, 1860 – September 14, 1914) was an American Major League Baseball player who was a third baseman. He played in three separate major leagues in 1884–1885, the Union Association, American Association and the National League. He also spent a large amount of time (1878–1883, 1888–1894) playing on minor league teams on the west coast, particularly in the California League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim McDonald?
American baseballer
When was Jim McDonald born?
Jim McDonald was born on 6 August 1860 in San Francisco.
When did Jim McDonald die?
Jim McDonald died on 14 September 1914 in San Francisco.
What was Jim McDonald's occupation?
Jim McDonald was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim McDonald?
Jim McDonald was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim McDonald (third baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McDonald. https://biography.guide/jim-mcdonald-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mcdonald-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mcdonald-baseball-player/.
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