James Lawrence Clinton (August 10, 1850 – September 3, 1921), nicknamed "Big Jim", was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played ten seasons in three major leagues. He also managed the Brooklyn Eckfords for a short time in 1872, losing all 11 games he managed.[1] Following his playing career, Clinton managed minor league teams in Birmingham, Nashville, and Manchester and worked at a Brooklyn hotel.[2][1][3] In 1896 he earned $10,000 from the sale of four lots in Oakland, California he had purchased with teammate John Farrow during their playing days.[3] By 1920, Clinton was an inmate of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center. He died there on September 3, 1921.[1]
| Jim Clinton | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: August 10, 1850 New York, New York | |
| Died: September 3, 1921 (aged 71) Kings Park, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 18, 1872, for the Brooklyn Eckford | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 15, 1886, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .255 |
| On-base percentage | .297 |
| Slugging percentage | .311 |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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References edit
- ^ a b c Batesel, Paul (2012). Players and Teams of the National Association, 1871-1875. McFarland, Incorporated. p. 42. ISBN 9780786490769. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Manchester's New Manager". The Boston Daily Globe. November 20, 1887.
- ^ a b "Unexpected Fortune of $10,000". The New York Times. December 12, 1896.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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