Jim Lillie

James J. Lillie
(Grasshopper)

• Bats Right, Throws Unknown

• Debut May 17, 1883
• Final Game October 11, 1886
• Born July 27, 1861 in New Haven, CT USA
• Died November 9, 1890 in Kansas City, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Jim Lillie played four years in the National League in the 1880's. Most of that time he was with the Buffalo Bisons, a team that featured famous players such as Dan Brouthers and Davy Force. He was one of the youngest players on the team.

Jim played for the 1886 Kansas City Cowboys of the 1886 National League, and then stayed in K.C. when a team formed to play in the Western League in 1887.

Lillie died young in 1890. Sporting Life in 1889 mentioned that his wife had burned to death.

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