Jim McCormick
Baseball player and manager in MLB
Born
November 3rd, 1856
168 years ago
Died
1918
107 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in Scotland and later moving to America, contributed to baseball as both a player and a manager. Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. Managed several teams after retirement, influencing the development of the sport during its formative years.
Played for teams including the Chicago White Stockings and the Philadelphia Athletics
Managed teams such as the Philadelphia Pirates
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