Jim Galvin (baseball)
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James Joseph Galvin was a pinch-hitter in Major League Baseball
who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
during the 1930
season. Listed at 5' 11.5", 180 lb., Galvin batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts
.
In a two-game career, Galvin went hitless in two at-bats for a .000 average
.
Galvin died in Marietta, Georgia
at age 62.
Major League Baseball
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who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
during the 1930
1930 in baseball
-Champions:*World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St. Louis Cardinals -Statistical leaders:1Single season record for RBIs-American League final standings:-National League final standings:-Negro National League final standings:...
season. Listed at 5' 11.5", 180 lb., Galvin batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located just north of Boston. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 75,754 and was the most densely populated municipality in New England. It is also the 17th most densely populated incorporated place in...
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In a two-game career, Galvin went hitless in two at-bats for a .000 average
Batting average
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Galvin died in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Marietta is a city located in central Cobb County, Georgia, United States, and is its county seat.As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,579, making it one of metro Atlanta's largest suburbs...
at age 62.