Part-time player for the Cincinnati Reds in 1911-12. In 1914, he joined the new Federal League, playing with the Indianapolis Hoosiers. He led the league in triples with 15. In 1915, he played for the Newark Peppers. Despite another good season, his career in the major leagues was finished.
TROY, N. Y., June 27. --- James G. Esmond, Watervliet, former professional baseball player, died last night in Troy Hospital. Around 1910 he was with the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1914 and 1915 he was in the Federal League. He also had been with Albany, Montreal and Jersey City. His wife, Mrs. Mary Brennan Esmond, and two daughters, survive.
The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), Monday Morning, June 28, 1948, p. 32
Part-time player for the Cincinnati Reds in 1911-12. In 1914, he joined the new Federal League, playing with the Indianapolis Hoosiers. He led the league in triples with 15. In 1915, he played for the Newark Peppers. Despite another good season, his career in the major leagues was finished.
TROY, N. Y., June 27. --- James G. Esmond, Watervliet, former professional baseball player, died last night in Troy Hospital. Around 1910 he was with the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1914 and 1915 he was in the Federal League. He also had been with Albany, Montreal and Jersey City. His wife, Mrs. Mary Brennan Esmond, and two daughters, survive.
The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), Monday Morning, June 28, 1948, p. 32
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