James Joseph Cooney (July 9, 1865 – July 1, 1903) was a

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who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1890–92) and Washington Senators (1892) of the

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. Listed at 5' 9", 155 lb. Cooney batted switch and threw right-handed. He was born in

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. In a three-season career, Cooney was a .242 hitter (315-for-1302) with four

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s and 118 RBI in 324 games, including 35 doubles, 14 triples, and 77 stolen bases. Cooney's sons Jimmy and

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also played in the Major Leagues. Cooney died at the age of 37 in his hometown of Cranston of

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, and is interred at the St. Ann Cemetery there.

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