About Jimmy Knowles
Lived 1856 – 1912 (aged 55). Jimmy Knowles was an American baseball player.
James Knowles (September 5, 1856 – February 11, 1912), nicknamed "Darby", was a Canadian Major League Baseball player who played mainly at the third base, but did play significant time at first base as well, for six different teams in his five-season career from 1884 to 1892. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Knowles died at the age of 55 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is interred at Bayview – New York Bay Cemetery in Jersey City.
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Who was Jimmy Knowles?
Major League Baseball player
When was Jimmy Knowles born?
Jimmy Knowles was born on 5 September 1856 in Toronto.
When did Jimmy Knowles die?
Jimmy Knowles died on 11 February 1912 in Jersey City.
What was Jimmy Knowles's occupation?
Jimmy Knowles was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Knowles?
Jimmy Knowles was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Knowles (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Knowles. https://biography.guide/jimmy-knowles/
MLA: "Jimmy Knowles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-knowles/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Knowles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-knowles/.
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