Jimmy Cooney (19th century baseball SS)
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James Joseph Cooney (July 9, 1865 - July 1, 1903) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1890 through 1892 for the Chicago Colts (1890-92) and Washington Senators (1892) of the National League. Listed at 5' 9", 155 lb. Cooney batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cranston, Rhode Island.
In a three-season career, Cooney was a .242 hitter (315-for-1302) with four home runs and 118 RBI in 324 games, including 35 doubles, 14 triples, and 77 stolen bases.
Cooney's sons Jimmy and Johnny also played in the Major Leagues.
Cooney died in his homeland of Cranston, Rhode Island, at the age of 37.
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