Jesse Oldham

Jesse Morrow Oldham

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• School University of North Carolina
• Born March 21, 1871 in Bingham Township, NC USA
• Died March 21, 1954 in Morganton, NC USA

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Biographical Information

Jesse Oldham was a prominent ballplayer in North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. He played on and coached the University of North Carolina baseball team in 1895. After leaving college, he was a catcher and center fielder for a semi-pro club Atlantic City in 1895 and played against the Cuban Giants, including Hall of Famer Frank Grant.

Later, he played for two teams in Charlotte, NC, the Charlotte Presbyterians in 1900 and was the player-manager of the Charlotte Hornets in 1905.