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Jim Galvin (baseball)

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Name
  
Jim Galvin

Role
  
Baseball player


Weight
  
86 kg

Inducted
  
1965


Died
  
March 7, 1902, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

James Joseph Galvin (August 11, 1907 – September 30, 1969) was a pinch-hitter in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1930 season. Listed at 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m), 180 lb. (82 k), 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. He also served as a catcher for 10 different Minor League clubs during 10 seasons spanning 1929–1939.

Galvin died in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 62.

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Jim Galvin (baseball) Wikipedia