Jimmy Cooney (cooneji01)

James Joseph Cooney

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut April 19, 1890
• Final Game July 29, 1892
• Born July 9, 1865 in Cranston, RI USA
• Died July 1, 1903 in Cranston, RI USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Jimmy Cooney played three years in the majors, debuting in 1890 in a year of three leagues. He was a regular in 1890 and 1891 with the Chicago Colts. Jimmy was the father of Johnny Cooney and Jimmy Cooney. Jimmy Senior died of pneumonia at 37, never seeing his sons play.

Jimmy also had a long minor league career, most notably playing eight seasons with teams based in Providence, RI.

Related Sites

• Jimmy Cooney at the SABR Bio Project