Jim Shawler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jim Shawler |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: March 6, 1878 Kentucky, USA |
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| Died: February 8, 1925 Louisville, Kentucky |
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| 1908, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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| 1913, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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James Shawler (born March 6, 1878 – died February 8, 1925) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder, which means he played in the part of the field farthest from home plate. Jim played in the early 1900s, before the official Negro Leagues were fully formed.
Jim Shawler's Baseball Journey
Jim Shawler played baseball for several years, from 1908 to 1913. He was known for his skills as an outfielder. During his career, he played for different teams, but he spent most of his time with the Indianapolis ABCs.
Playing for Top Teams
Jim Shawler played for some important teams during his career.
- He was with the Indianapolis ABCs from 1908 to 1909, and again from 1912 to 1913.
- He also played for the Chicago Union Giants between 1908 and 1909.
- From 1910 to 1911, he played for the Minneapolis Keystones.
A Winning Captain
In 1909, Jim Shawler became the captain of the Chicago Union Giants. This was a very successful year for the team! Under his leadership, the Chicago Union Giants won an amazing 46 out of 56 games they played. This shows he was not only a great player but also a strong leader.
