About Jimmy Whelan
Lived 1890 – 1929 (aged 39). Jimmy Whelan was an American baseball player.
James Francis Whelan (May 11, 1890 – November 29, 1929) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in one major league game as a pinch hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals in . He had a more extensive career in the minor leagues, where he was a utility player who played third base, second base, and the outfield. Whelan's professional career began in 1910, when he played for the Junction City Soldiers in his home state of Kansas.
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Who was Jimmy Whelan?
American baseball player (1890–1929)
When was Jimmy Whelan born?
Jimmy Whelan was born on 11 May 1890 in Kansas City.
When did Jimmy Whelan die?
Jimmy Whelan died on 29 November 1929 in Dayton.
What was Jimmy Whelan's occupation?
Jimmy Whelan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Whelan?
Jimmy Whelan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Whelan. https://biography.guide/jimmy-whelan/
MLA: "Jimmy Whelan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-whelan/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Whelan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-whelan/.
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