About Jimmy Shields
Lived 1905 – 1963 (aged 58). Jimmy Shields was an American baseball player.
James Edward Shields Jr. (September 8, 1905 – November 21, 1963) was an American Negro league pitcher in 1928 and 1929.
A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Shields attended Peabody High School and Virginia Union University. He broke into the Negro leagues in 1928 with the Bacharach Giants, and posted a 3–2 record on the mound. Shields died in Petersburg in 1963 at age 58.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Shields?
American baseball player
When was Jimmy Shields born?
Jimmy Shields was born on 8 September 1905 in Petersburg.
When did Jimmy Shields die?
Jimmy Shields died on 21 November 1963 in Petersburg, Virginia.
What was Jimmy Shields's occupation?
Jimmy Shields was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Shields?
Jimmy Shields was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Shields (baseball)
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