Jim Banning

James M. Banning

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 6", Weight 150 lb.

• Debut September 27, 1888
• Final Game May 11, 1889
• Born June 11, 1865 in New York, NY USA
• Died October 14, 1952 in St. Paul, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Jim Banning made his debut with the 1888 Washington Nationals, a team on which the regular catcher was the young Connie Mack. He is the only major leaguer with the last name Banning (through 2019), although there have been two named Bannon and three named Bannister.