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"Orator" Jim O'ROURKE

Biography

Cap Anson says: "James O'Rourke, or "Jim," as we all called him, was a splendid ball player and especially excelled in playing behind the bat and in the outfield, which position he played for many years. A sure catch, an active fielder, a good thrower, and a fine batsman, O'Rourke was always to be relied upon. Born of Irish parentage, he hailed from the Nutmeg State and was when I last heard of him in business at Bridgeport, Conn., and reported as doing well. He was a quiet, gentlemanly young fellow, blessed with a goodly share of Irish wit, and a rich vocabulary of jawbreaking words."

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Stats

Birth Date: September 1, 1850
Birth Location: Bridgeport, CT
Death Date: January 8, 1919
Death Location: Bridgeport CT, USA
Weight: 185 lb
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut Date: April 26, 1872
Final Game Date: September 22, 1904
Years Played: 23
Games Played: 1,999
At Bats: 8,503
Runs: 1,729
Hits: 2,639
Doubles: 468
Triples: 149
Home Runs: 62
RBIs: 1,208
Stolen Bases: 229
Base on Balls: 513
Batting Average: 0.31
Position: Left Fielder



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