James Cornelius Shevlin (July 9, 1909 – October 30, 1974) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds. Raised in Cincinnati by a father who was a politically active boxing promoter and restaurateur, Jimmy was considered one of the best college players in the East while at the College of the Holy Cross.
Jimmy Shevlin
Given name: | James Cornelius Shevlin |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Firstbase |
Hght/Wght: | 5'10" / 155 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | L / L |
Born: | Jul 9, 1909 in Cincinnati, OH |
Died: | Oct 30, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, FL (65 years old) |
Debut: | Jun 29, 1930 |