James Brown
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James Brown | |
James Dale Brown | |
Bat/Throw: | R/L |
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Height: | 5' 10" |
Weight: | 188 |
Born: | 1932-4-21 at Greenville, IL (US) |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Pocahontas, Illinois in 1954 and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Pocahontas High School.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1951 Northern League in earned run average with 2.54.
Outside of baseball
- Is a deputy sheriff during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed for the Philadelphia Phillies by Eddie Walls.
Sources
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).