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Jimmie Lyons

1892 – 1963

American baseball player

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Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 70). Jimmie Lyons was an American baseball player.

James Henry Lyons (October 9, 1889 – February 8, 1961) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. He pitched and played outfield between 1910 and 1925. He played for the Brooklyn Royal Giants, Chicago Giants, Lincoln Giants, St. Louis Giants, and Detroit Stars. He is the brother of Bennie Lyons, another baseball player who played for the West Baden Sprudels and Indianapolis ABCs.

When the Negro National League formed in 1920, Lyons signed himself to the Detroit Stars. He played there for one year, then went back to play for the Chicago American Giants.

While many baseball researchers list Lyons as a right-handed hitter or even a right-handed thrower, most newspaper accounts show he was a southpaw.

Lyons served in the military during World War I.

Death Lyons died in Chicago on February 8, 1961.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jimmie Lyons?

American baseball player (1892-1963)

When was Jimmie Lyons born?

Jimmie Lyons was born on 6 November 1892 in Indianapolis.

When did Jimmie Lyons die?

Jimmie Lyons died on 10 October 1963 in Chicago.

What was Jimmie Lyons's occupation?

Jimmie Lyons was a baseball player.

What nationality was Jimmie Lyons?

Jimmie Lyons was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jimmie Lyons

· Wikidata: Q6199380

· DBpedia: Jimmie Lyons

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