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
Final Game: September 22, 1904
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.
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
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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

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