Kid McLaughlin

James Anson McLaughlin (Sunshine)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8½", Weight 158 lb.
• School Colgate University, St. Bonaventure University
• Debut June 30, 1914
• Final Game July 12, 1914
• Born April 12, 1888 in Randolph, NY USA
• Died November 13, 1934 in Allegany, NY USA

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Biographical Information

James "Kid" McLaughlin was the first player out of Colgate University to come to the majors. He had previously attended St. Bonaventure University, but he was not the first major leaguer out of that college.

Although his given name was James, there had already been a Jim McLaughlin in the majors.