Ted Jourdan

Theodore Charles Jourdan

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut September 18, 1916
• Final Game October 3, 1920
• Born September 5, 1895 in New Orleans, LA USA
• Died September 23, 1961 in New Orleans, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Ted Jourdan was a World War I Veteran (BN). He had four trials with the Chicago White Sox over an 18 year playing career, but missed the notorious 1919 season. He was the Opening Day first baseman for the White Sox in 1920, batting sixth in the lineup.

He died at age 66 following a heart attack and is buried at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans, LA.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Chicago White Sox in 1917 (he did not play in the World Series)