About Lefty James
Lived 1889 – 1933 (aged 43). Lefty James was an American baseball player.
William A. "Lefty" James (July 1, 1889 – May 3, 1933) was an American left handed Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Cleveland Naps from 1912 to 1914. He also played 12 seasons in the minor leagues, playing for the Toledo Mud Hens, Cleveland Bearcats, Cleveland Spiders, Louisville Colonels, San Antonio Broncos, Portland Beavers, Beaumont Exporters, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Crackers, Chattanooga Lookouts, and Mobile Bears.
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Who was Lefty James?
American baseball player
When was Lefty James born?
Lefty James was born on 1 July 1889 in Glen Roy.
When did Lefty James die?
Lefty James died on 3 May 1933 in Glen Roy.
What was Lefty James's occupation?
Lefty James was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lefty James?
Lefty James was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lefty James. https://biography.guide/lefty-james/
MLA: "Lefty James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lefty-james/.
Chicago: "Lefty James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lefty-james/.
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