Jake Dunn

Joseph P. Dunn, Jr. (November 5, 1909 – July 24, 1984) was an American baseball shortstop and outfielder in the Negro leagues. He played from 1930 to 1940, mostly with the Philadelphia Stars. He served in the United States military during World War II for four years.[1] He also managed the Stars in 1939 and 1940.

Jake Dunn
Shortstop/Outfielder/Manager
Born: (1909-11-05)November 5, 1909
Luther, Oklahoma
Died: July 24, 1984(1984-07-24) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1930, for the Detroit Stars
Last appearance
1940, for the Philadelphia Stars
Teams

References

  1. Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.


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