Jim McCormick

Baseball Player

Birthday November 3, 1856

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Mar 10, 1918 (61)

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About

Pitcher who won 265 games during his 10-year career, one of the early stars of baseball in the 19th century.

Before Fame

He emigrated from Scotland and fell in love with baseball upon arriving in the United States.

Trivia

He was the first player of Scottish descent to play in a major league baseball game.

Family Life

His wife Jennie died at an early age.

Associated With

He became good friends with Hall of Famer Cap Anson.