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Jimmy Cockerham
Catcher
Born: (1910-08-12)August 12, 1910
Magnolia, Mississippi
Died: December 16, 1963(1963-12-16) (aged 53)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1937, for the Indianapolis Athletics
Last appearance
1937, for the Indianapolis Athletics
Teams

James Amos Cockerham (August 12, 1910 – December 16, 1963) was an American Negro league catcher in the 1930s.

A native of Magnolia, Mississippi, Cockerham played for the Indianapolis Athletics in 1937. In three recorded games, he posted one hit in five plate appearances. Cockerham died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963 at age 53.

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