Jim Powell

James Edwin Powell

• Bats Right, Throws Unknown
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut August 5, 1884
• Final Game October 5, 1885
• Born August 30, 1859 in Richmond, VA USA
• Died November 20, 1929 in Butte, MT USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Powell achieved a measure of fame by being a Richmond, VA born boy who played on Richmond's only major league team. He was on the Richmond team in the Eastern League which was added to the 1884 American Association in mid-season when another team dropped out. In the majors he played exclusively first base, a key defensive position of the time. He also had several seasons in the minors, often serving as player-manager. He died in Butte, MT, a place where he had served as manager of Butte teams.

Omitted were the following managerial stints: 1885 Norfolk / Eastern League, 1886-87 and part of 1888 Charleston / Southern League and 1889-90 Sioux City / Western Association.