About Jim Tipper
Lived 1849 – 1895 (aged 45). Jim Tipper was an American baseball player.
James Tipper (June 18, 1849 – April 21, 1895) was an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder during his three-year career in the National Association. He played for three teams during his career, all based in the state of Connecticut: his hometown Middletown Mansfields in 1872, the Hartford Dark Blues in 1874, and the New Haven Elm Citys in 1875. Tipper died in New Haven, Connecticut at the age of 45 of consumption (tuberculosis).
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Who was Jim Tipper?
Major League Baseball player
When was Jim Tipper born?
Jim Tipper was born on 18 June 1849 in Middletown.
When did Jim Tipper die?
Jim Tipper died on 21 April 1895 in New Haven.
What was Jim Tipper's occupation?
Jim Tipper was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Tipper?
Jim Tipper was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Tipper. https://biography.guide/jim-tipper/
MLA: "Jim Tipper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-tipper/.
Chicago: "Jim Tipper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-tipper/.
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