James Sumner (baseball)

James Gaffield Sumner (August 16, 1851 – April 21, 1881), was an American professional umpire in Major League Baseball. He officiated 28 games as a National League umpire from 1876 until 1878.[1]

James Sumner
Born
James Gaffield Sumner

(1851-08-16)August 16, 1851
DiedApril 21, 1881(1881-04-21) (aged 29)
NationalityAmerican
Years active1876–1878
EmployerNational League
Known forBaseball umpire

References

  1. "James Sumner". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved March 30, 2013.


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