About Jim Poole
Lived 1895 – 1975 (aged 79). Jim Poole was an American baseball player.
James Ralph Poole (May 12, 1895 – January 2, 1975) nicknamed "Easy", was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics from to .
In a three year major league career spanning 283 games, Poole posted a .288 batting average (271-for-940) with 118 runs, 54 doubles, 13 triples, 13 home runs and 141 RBI. He recorded a .987 fielding percentage as a first baseman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Poole?
American baseball player (1895-1975)
When was Jim Poole born?
Jim Poole was born on 12 May 1895 in Taylorsville.
When did Jim Poole die?
Jim Poole died on 2 January 1975 in Hickory.
What was Jim Poole's occupation?
Jim Poole was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Poole?
Jim Poole was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Poole (first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Poole. https://biography.guide/jim-poole-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim Poole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-poole-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Poole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-poole-baseball-player/.
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