Jim Shawler Explained

Jim Shawler
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:1878 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Kentucky, United States
Bats:Left
Throws:Unknown
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1908
Debutteam:Indianapolis ABCs
Finalyear:1913
Finalteam:Indianapolis ABCs
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James Shawler (March 6, 1878 - February 8, 1925) was an American baseball outfielder in the pre-Negro leagues. He played from 1908 to 1913 with various teams. He played mostly with the Indianapolis ABCs. He captained the Chicago Union Giants in 1909, when they won 46 out of 56 games played.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Wcncq5-bHdSlRualo5NUpjZVk "Chicago Union Giants Close Successful Trip" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, September 25, 1909, Page 7, Columns 3 and 4
  2. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Wcncq5-bHdSkpnNlFoMUpIS0E "Keystones Get A.B.C.'s Scalp" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, September 4, 1910, Page 4 Columns 5 and 6