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Jim O'Rourke

James Henry O'Rourke (Orator Jim)

Positions: Outfielder, Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 8", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: September 1, 1850 in Bridgeport, CT
Debut: April 26, 1872 (Age 21)
Final Game: September 22, 1904 (Age 54)
Died: January 8, 1919 in Bridgeport, CT
Buried: St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford, CT
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Player in 1945. No induction ceremony in Cooperstown held (until 2013).
   View Jim O'Rourke Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Relatives: Brother of John O'Rourke and Father of Queenie O'Rourke
View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject
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Hall of Fame

Managerial Stats

Rk Year Age Tm Lg G W L W-L% Finish
1 1881 30 Buffalo Bisons NL 83 45 38 .542 3 Player/Manager
2 1882 31 Buffalo Bisons NL 84 45 39 .536 3 Player/Manager
3 1883 32 Buffalo Bisons NL 98 52 45 .536 5 Player/Manager
4 1884 33 Buffalo Bisons NL 115 64 47 .577 3 Player/Manager
5 1893 42 Washington Senators NL 130 40 89 .310 12 Player/Manager
Buffalo Bisons 4 years 380 206 169 .549 3.5
Washington Senators 1 year 130 40 89 .310 12.0
5 years 510 246 258 .488 5.2