Jim Ward

Note: This page links to 1876 catcher Jim Ward. For the former college coach, click here.

James H. H. Ward

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut August 3, 1876
• Final Game August 3, 1876
• Born March 2, 1855 in Boston, MA USA
• Died June 4, 1886 in Boston, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Ward was one of ten catchers used by the 1876 Philadelphia Athletics. He hit .500 in his one game.

Fergy Malone was the most-utilized catcher on the team.

Ward was born in Boston, MA in the same year, 1855, as John Morrill.