About John Grimes
Lived 1869 – 1964 (aged 94). John Grimes was an American baseball player.
John Thomas Grimes (April 17, 1869 – January 17, 1964) was an American professional baseball player who played in three games for the St. Louis Browns during the season. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in San Francisco at the age of 94. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player. On the 31st of July, Grimes hit six St Louis Browns hitters, setting a National League record that still stands today. John Grimes never pitched professionally again.
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Who was John Grimes?
American baseball player
When was John Grimes born?
John Grimes was born on 17 April 1869 in Woodstock.
When did John Grimes die?
John Grimes died on 17 January 1964 in San Francisco.
What was John Grimes's occupation?
John Grimes was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Grimes?
John Grimes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Grimes (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Grimes. https://biography.guide/john-grimes-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Grimes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-grimes-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Grimes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-grimes-baseball-player/.
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