About Jumbo Davis
Lived 1861 – 1921 (aged 59). Jumbo Davis was an American baseball player.
James J. "Jumbo" Davis (September 5, 1861 – February 14, 1921) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of seven seasons in the majors, between 1884 and 1891, for the Brooklyn Gladiators, St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Statesmen, and two different Kansas City Cowboys teams, one in the Union Association and the other in the American Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jumbo Davis?
American baseball player
When was Jumbo Davis born?
Jumbo Davis was born on 5 September 1861 in New York City.
When did Jumbo Davis die?
Jumbo Davis died on 14 February 1921 in St. Louis.
What was Jumbo Davis's occupation?
Jumbo Davis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jumbo Davis?
Jumbo Davis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jumbo Davis. https://biography.guide/jumbo-davis/
MLA: "Jumbo Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jumbo-davis/.
Chicago: "Jumbo Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jumbo-davis/.
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