About Jim Nealon
Lived 1884 – 1910 (aged 25). Jim Nealon was an American baseball player.
James Joseph Nealon (December 15, 1884 – April 2, 1910) was a professional baseball player. He was born in San Francisco, and died in San Francisco, at the age of 25.
He was a first baseman over parts of 2 seasons (1906–1907) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his rookie season in 1906, he tied for the National League lead in RBIs with 83 with Harry Steinfeldt. The next year, he contracted tuberculosis, ending his baseball career. He subsequently died of typhoid pneumonia at the age of 25.
In 259 games over two seasons, Nealon posted a .256 batting average (240-for-937) with 111 runs, 31 doubles, 20 triples, 3 home runs, 130 RBI, 26 stolen bases and 76 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .983 fielding percentage as a first baseman.
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Who was Jim Nealon?
American baseball player
When was Jim Nealon born?
Jim Nealon was born on 15 December 1884 in Sacramento.
When did Jim Nealon die?
Jim Nealon died on 2 April 1910 in San Francisco.
What was Jim Nealon's occupation?
Jim Nealon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Nealon?
Jim Nealon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Nealon. https://biography.guide/jim-nealon/
MLA: "Jim Nealon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-nealon/.
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