About Jimmy Peoples
Lived 1863 – 1920 (aged 56). Jimmy Peoples was an American baseball player.
James Elsworth Peoples (October 8, 1863 – August 29, 1920) was an American catcher and shortstop in Major League Baseball in the 19th century. He played from 1884 to 1889 in the majors and through 1894 in the minors.
He was born on October 8, 1863, in Big Beaver, Michigan, which is now part of Troy, Michigan. He died on August 29, 1920, in Detroit, Michigan.
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Who was Jimmy Peoples?
American baseball player (1863-1920)
When was Jimmy Peoples born?
Jimmy Peoples was born on 8 October 1863 in Troy.
When did Jimmy Peoples die?
Jimmy Peoples died on 29 August 1920 in Detroit.
What was Jimmy Peoples's occupation?
Jimmy Peoples was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Peoples?
Jimmy Peoples was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Peoples. https://biography.guide/jimmy-peoples/
MLA: "Jimmy Peoples." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-peoples/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Peoples." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-peoples/.
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