About Thurman Jennings
Lived 1890 – 1978 (aged 87). Thurman Jennings was an American baseball player.
Thurman Jennings (August 16, 1890 – January 23, 1978) was an American Negro league second baseman between 1914 and 1921.
Early life and career
A native of Ripley, Tennessee, Jennings made his Negro leagues debut in 1914 for the Chicago Giants. He went on to play six seasons for the club through 1921. Jennings died in Chicago, Illinois in 1978 at age 87.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thurman Jennings?
American baseball player
When was Thurman Jennings born?
Thurman Jennings was born on 16 August 1890 in Ripley.
When did Thurman Jennings die?
Thurman Jennings died on 23 January 1978 in Chicago, Illinois.
What was Thurman Jennings's occupation?
Thurman Jennings was a baseball player.
What nationality was Thurman Jennings?
Thurman Jennings was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thurman Jennings. https://biography.guide/thurman-jennings/
MLA: "Thurman Jennings." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thurman-jennings/.
Chicago: "Thurman Jennings." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thurman-jennings/.
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