About Sun Daly
Lived 1865 – 1938 (aged 73). Sun Daly was an American baseball player.
James J. Daly (January 6, 1865 – April 30, 1938) was a Major League Baseball player in 1892. He started the year in the Eastern League and was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles late in the season. He played in various minor leagues from 1888 to 1897.
Daly was nicknamed "Sun" because he did not wear sunglasses while playing the outfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sun Daly?
American baseball player (1865–1938)
When was Sun Daly born?
Sun Daly was born on 6 January 1865 in Port Henry.
When did Sun Daly die?
Sun Daly died on 30 April 1938 in Albany.
What was Sun Daly's occupation?
Sun Daly was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sun Daly?
Sun Daly was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sun Daly. https://biography.guide/sun-daly/
MLA: "Sun Daly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sun-daly/.
Chicago: "Sun Daly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sun-daly/.
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