1915 Jimmy Austin CJ questions
 

Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>I just received a 1915 Jimmy Austin CJ (thanks Scott) and noted a couple of points.<br /><br />First, it states he was born in Cleveland OH on Jan 2, 1888 when he it seems actually born in Swansea Wales in 1879 (states baseballrefence.com <a href="http://baseballreference.com/a/austiji01.shtml" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://baseballreference.com/a/austiji01.shtml</a>)<br /><br />He is also shown on being with the Pittsburgh Federals when it doesn't appear he ever played for them.<br /><br />Anyone have an idea how long he was with Pittsburgh in the FL before he jumped back to the Browns?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Max<br /><br />

1915 Jimmy Austin CJ questions
 

Posted By: <b>Kevin Cummings</b><p>According to Baseball Library, Jimmy was born in Wales and he signed with Pittsburgh of the Federal League but never reported, as the Browns matched the contract.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Austin_Jimmy.stm" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Austin_Jimmy.stm</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

1915 Jimmy Austin CJ questions
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>If you have never heard it, make sure you listen to the audio version of his interview for the Glory of their Times. It is funny and heartbreaking at the same time.<br /><br />Rich

1915 Jimmy Austin CJ questions
 

Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>One other note from the card. It states Jimmy is an outfielder, when he never played a game there in his career.<br /><br />Max

1915 Jimmy Austin CJ questions
 

Posted By: <b>Kevin Cummings</b><p>They <b><u>did</u></b> get his <b>name</b> correct, didn't they? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>