About Jimmy Cooney
Lived 1865 – 1903 (aged 37). Jimmy Cooney was an American baseball player.
James Joseph Cooney (July 9, 1865 – July 1, 1903) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1890–92) and Washington Senators of the National League. Listed at 5' 9", 155 lb. Cooney batted switch and threw right-handed. He was born in Cranston, Rhode Island.
In a three-season career, Cooney was a .242 hitter (315-for-1302) with four home runs and 118 RBI in 324 games, including 35 doubles, 14 triples, and 77 stolen bases.
Cooney's sons Jimmy and Johnny also played in the Major Leagues. Cooney died at the age of 37 in his hometown of Cranston of pneumonia, and is interred at the St. Ann Cemetery there.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Cooney?
American baseball player (1865-1903)
When was Jimmy Cooney born?
Jimmy Cooney was born on 9 July 1865 in Cranston.
When did Jimmy Cooney die?
Jimmy Cooney died on 1 July 1903 in Cranston.
What was Jimmy Cooney's occupation?
Jimmy Cooney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Cooney?
Jimmy Cooney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Cooney (1890s shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Cooney. https://biography.guide/jimmy-cooney/
MLA: "Jimmy Cooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-cooney/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Cooney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-cooney/.
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