Jim Conway

James P. Conway

• Bats Right, Throws Right

• Debut May 5, 1884
• Final Game October 5, 1889
• Born October 8, 1858 in Upper Darby, PA USA
• Died December 21, 1912 in Clifton Heights, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Conway pitched three years in the majors and five other seasons in pro ball, going 19-19 in 41 games for the Kansas City Cowboys in his final season, 1889. While he won a total of 22 games in the bigs, from 1886-1889 he won at least 18 games every year in other leagues, with a max of 32 victories for the Topeka team in the Western League. Jim is the brother of Pete Conway, the first official baseball coach at the University of Michigan.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1889)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1889)