About Jim Missouri
Lived 1917 – 1989 (aged 72). Jim Missouri was an American baseball player.
James Albert Missouri (May 29, 1917 – July 4, 1989) was an American Negro league pitcher between 1937 and 1940.
A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Missouri made his Negro leagues debut in 1937 with the Philadelphia Stars. He went on to play for the Stars for three more seasons through 1940. Missouri died in Capitol Heights, Maryland in 1989 at age 72.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Missouri?
American baseball player (1917-1989)
When was Jim Missouri born?
Jim Missouri was born on 29 May 1917 in Bishopville.
When did Jim Missouri die?
Jim Missouri died on 4 July 1989 in Capitol Heights, Maryland.
What was Jim Missouri's occupation?
Jim Missouri was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Missouri?
Jim Missouri was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Missouri. https://biography.guide/jim-missouri/
MLA: "Jim Missouri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-missouri/.
Chicago: "Jim Missouri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-missouri/.
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